Sterile Processing Technician II

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Reprocesses instruments and equipment used in the East & West operating suite, including care of delicate and specialty instrumentation. Monitors sterile supplies and autoclaves, inventory control as assigned. This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission. Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend sterilization logs to ensure sterilizations procedures have been followed.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to apply knowledge of surgical instruments identification.
• Ability to operate autoclave, sterrad, washer/sterilizer, V-Pro Max, various medical and surgical equipment, instruments, and delivery carts.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff.
• Good communication skills to communicated effectively with all levels of operating room staff.
• High School education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in instrument decontamination and sterilization processing required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management required.
• Maintain all level of regulatory requirements and certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Follows ST79 and ST91 Standards.
• Performs, monitors, interprets, and records testing and validation of sterilization processes.
• Inspects and maintains integrity of instruments routinely.
• Uses contracted service for repairs as needed.
• Decontaminates, disinfects, assembles, and sterilizes instruments per departmental policy.
• Cleans autoclaves according to manufacturer's recommendations; maintains a clean working environment.
• Maintains and inventories sterile supplies and instruments within sterile processing.
• Participates in performance improvement projects and maintaining "The Joint Commission" readiness.
• Validates sterilization process has been completed and verified prior to instrument and implants being released.
• Communicates to the surgical team availability of instruments and implants.
• Works in collaboration with supervisor, directors, assistant directors, and senior staff for instrument acquisition.
• Works in collaboration with senior staff and surgical team to improve quality and efficiency of throughput.
• Logs disposition of received instrumentation from company representatives.
• Follows Standard precautions i.e.; (hand hygiene, ppe).
• Assists with processing of instruments from Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) clinics and ancillary departments.
• Promotes a positive team environment.
• Willingly floats to both East & West hospitals to fulfill staffing needs.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.
• Free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees