Sterile Processing Technician III

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician III for our Edgewood Sterile Processing team located within the Edgewood hospital. This is a Full Time position with 40 Hours, working the 2nd shift. The role leads the daily operations of Sterile Processing by ensuring efficient and effective cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and tray assembly of instruments and equipment according to established standards of practice. The technician provides input on how to perform tasks and achieve goals, manages all aspects of multidisciplinary departments, and effectively trains staff in each area of responsibility. They monitor and provide input on associates’ performance daily, lead special projects, and support a cost-effective environment. Additionally, they prepare departmental reports, monitor the sterile processing process, and oversee the recordkeeping system. A key aspect of this role is to demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in every interaction with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues, regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

High School graduate
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT). If working in Endoscopy Department, (CBSPD) or (CER)
Knowledge of perioperative instrumentation, sterilization, and AAMI (Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) standards.
Knowledge of Joint Commission and AORN Standards
Computer entry skills
If working in Endoscopy Department, competent in SGNA Guidelines
Two years Sterile Processing experience as a Sterile Processing Tech
If working in Endoscopy Department, experience in Endoscopy Tech Role.

Responsibilities

Leads the daily operations of Sterile Processing by ensuring efficient and effective cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and tray assembly of instruments and equipment according to established standards of practice.
Provides input on how to perform tasks and how to achieve goals.
Manages all aspects of multidisciplinary departments and effectively trains staff in each area of responsibility.
Monitors and provides input on associates’ performance daily.
Leads special projects and supports a cost-effective environment.
Prepares departmental reports, monitors sterile processing process, and oversees recordkeeping system.
Demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Provides input to management for performance appraisals and counseling / disciplinary actions as needed.
Assists management with implementing and evaluating departmental goals consistent with organizational mission, vision, values.
Collaborates with personnel of various departments to ensure availability of appropriate instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
Ensures efficient case cart system and sterile core cart processes.
Schedules, supervises, and oversees the training of the technicians in each area.
Applies knowledge and understanding of how to load, operate and test sterilizers to avoid contamination.
Ability to incubate spores and properly interpret results, graphs and printouts; ensuring all sterilizers are functioning properly.
Applies knowledge and understanding of how to load, operate and test both Medivator and Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor and do filter maintenance.
Performs sterile processing functions as needed.
Develops and maintains collaborative interdepartmental and intradepartmental relationships.
Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, and other health care team members.
Monitors sterilization processes and documentation to ensure adherence to appropriate infection control practices.
Ensures timely follow-up, communication, and resolution to concerns of interdepartmental/intradepartmental staff, physicians, and other health care team members.
Assists in meeting department financial goals by adjusting staffing as needed.
Demonstrates cost-effective utilization of supplies and equipment.
Demonstrates leadership skills in directing sterile processing activities.
Provides technical guidance on complex issues.
Offers insight and organizes responsibilities within the team.
Ensures ongoing personal growth and development.
Performs other duties as assigned.