Sterile Processing Technician III (Certified)

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the daily operations in Sterile Processing and designated clinical departments. Performs Sterile Processing Technician II functions and assists with department educational needs such as in-services, preceptor/training, documentation of competencies and quality control.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified with either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CS/SPD) or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM)
• Advanced knowledge of various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, correspondence and memos
• Ability to write correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information one on one or in group situations
• Ability to perform math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) using numbers and units of money
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Deals with problems involving variables and standardized situations.
• Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• In the case of a Certified Surgical Tech (CST), may float to the OR in times of critical needs

Responsibilities

• Assembles case carts.
• Operates a sterilizer and washer/decontamination and case cart washer.
• Administers conduction Biological Testing on all sterilizers: Steam Sterrad and Steris.
• Cleans patient care equipment (i.e. I.V. pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA, and hypo/hyperthermia units, etc.)
• Monitors sterilization, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols.
• Performs basic computer functions.
• Practices within the standards of AORN, OSHA and the policies and procedures of MUSC.
• Assists in department orientation, training and precepting new employees for both the Sterile Processing and Operating room departments.
• Assists with quality measurement and monitoring by performing regular instrument set and case cart audits.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED