Sterile Processing Tech, PRN

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

2d

About The Position

Performs duties in decontamination, instrument preparation and assembly, and sterilization or disinfection to clean and sterilize instruments and equipment used in patient care. The role includes disassembling complex instruments, sorting and inspecting items for damage, reporting needed repairs, selecting appropriate decontamination methods, assembling and packaging instrument trays and specialty items, and following the correct reprocessing steps. Maintains required documentation for tray management, test results, equipment functionality, and reprocessing activities.

This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is PRN and has a variable work shift at Centennial Way Practices, at Greenville Memorial Hospital, in the Central Sterile - Centennial department.

Requirements

• Completion of job-related coursework in a Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent plus 6 months of experience in a hospital or clinical setting may satisfy the education requirement.
• No experience is required when meeting the education requirement.
• Applicants without sterile processing certification must obtain CRCST certification through HSPA within one year of meeting eligibility requirements to sit for the exam; HSPA eligibility is defined as 10 weeks (400 hours) of experience in a sterile processing hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

• CRCST certification from HSPA or CSPDT certification from CBSPD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, disassemble, and process contaminated instruments and equipment according to Infection Control procedures, removing soil and bodily materials by appropriate manual or mechanical methods.
• Assemble instrument sets according to Instrument Count Sheets, document missing items, label sets correctly, correct problems, and report unresolved issues.
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen, and supplies using autoclaves and aerators; perform high-level disinfection as appropriate and operate machinery using prescribed controls and specifications.
• Document decontamination, assembly, disinfection, and sterilization activities in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM, Censitrac) or established manual systems.
• Observe and interpret biological, mechanical, and chemical monitors, record results, maintain required records, and initiate recalls as required.
• Issue items to customers and departments according to established procedures.
• Report unfamiliar items and equipment requiring repair; independently identify and correct variances in processing practices.
• Model Prisma Health behavior expectations and assist with coaching, mentoring, and training coworkers and integrating new team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED