Sterile Processing Technician I - Apple Hill Surgical Center - PRN - Day

Wellspan Health • York, PA

123d

About The Position

The position involves maintaining recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing, and sterilization of surgical instruments. The role requires collaboration with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, equipment, and case carts in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring a consistent and continuous workflow while providing superior customer service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• 1 year in Sterile Processing operations.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician within 1-1/2 years Required.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician within 1-1/2 years Required.
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles/processes instrument sets and equipment in accordance with appropriate policy using principles of aseptic technique and IAHCSMM, CBSPD, AAMI, AORN standards.
• Organizes and assembles routine and specialty surgical instrumentation, case carts, and supplies according to respective pick list and/or instrument count sheet.
• Operates and maintains Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor, Steam & STERRAD sterilizers, keeping records of completed loads and its contents.
• Performs troubleshooting of equipment as needed.
• Inspects equipment, instruments, and packaging for cleanliness, defects, and/or malfunctions.
• Separates defective items from rotation and processes repair requests for defective equipment.
• Performs quality control through routine physical monitoring and cleaning to ensure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly.
• Performs decontamination and sterilization using sterilizers, case cart washers, and Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor as assigned.
• Performs picking of supplies for surgical procedures via case cart system as assigned.
• Completes and submits appropriate productivity documentation to supervisors daily.
• Adheres to all regulatory agency requirements (OSHA, FDA, CDC, JCAHO, DOH) regarding fire/safety, sterilization, universal precautions, and good documentation practices (GDP).
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Distributes supplies and equipment to units in a timely fashion.
• Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED