Sterile Processing Technician II ( SPT )

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center • Muskegon, MI

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About The Position

Position Summary: Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.

Requirements

• Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from a sterile processing program.
• 1 year of experience in Sterile Processing department.
• Certification in Central Sterile Processing through CBSPD or HSPA.

Responsibilities

• Properly identifies and decontaminates instruments through use of washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing techniques.
• Assembles instruments correctly, ensuring appropriate cleanliness and function is achieved.
• Prepares instruments for sterilization through proper packaging, rigid container system, and wrapping techniques.
• Sterilizes instruments by correctly loading carts and operating sterilizers (Steam Sterilizer and Low Temperature).
• Properly handles sterilized instruments for storage and distribution.
• Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case cart set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.
• Maintains the GI unit environment and endoscopic equipment, accessories, and supplies as directed.
• Ensures proper use, function, and safety within infection control guidelines.
• Ensures all endoscopes are cleaned and disinfected according to institutional policy and procedures.
• Ensures endoscopic accessories are cleaned and sterilized after use.
• Ensures that a leakage test is performed following each use of endoscope per manufacturer recommendations.
• Make sure to check angulation of scopes as needed.
• Send out endoscopes in need of repair and communicate that with Manager and Service Line Lead.
• Implements universal precautions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED