Sterile Processing Technician Senior - Supply Sterile Processing
About The Position
This role is responsible for sterile processing administration, including the quality of decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments, reprocessable equipment, endoscopes, and supplies for the Perioperative Department. It also coordinates department functions internally and with other departments and resources. The technician acts as a liaison between Sterile Processing, Perioperative Services, Labor and Delivery, and Nursing Units; supports inventory management and staff instruction; and helps ensure compliance with written reprocessing procedures, infection control requirements, and sterilization protocols. The role also contributes to quality control and continuous improvement activities and participates in continuing education.
Requirements
- HSPA Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) or Certified Registered Central Sterile Tech (CRCST) certification required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience in sterile processing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Act as liaison between SPD, Perioperative Services, Labor and Delivery, and Nursing Units.
- Provide input on PAR level additions, changes, and deletions.
- Conduct periodic physical inventories of Floor Stock and SPD to ensure system accuracy and integrity.
- Understand, operate, and instruct associates on the proper use of inventory control devices, including scanners and barcode readers.
- Assist newly assigned Floor Stock associates with all facets of SPD functions.
- Ensure sound inventory control practices, including stock rotation and care, custody, and control of inventory.
- Demonstrate competence in assigned client care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served.
- Adapt assigned client assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate each person's physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs.
- Establish and follow written policies and procedures for decontaminating, reprocessing, caring for, and packaging instruments and equipment used in patient care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and responsibility for infection control procedures related to instrument and equipment decontamination and reprocessing.
- Adhere to sterilization protocols in the Sterilization Reference Manual.
- Lead implementation and/or monitoring of quality control programs.
- Assist with reviewing and revising the QI plan in compliance with hospital and departmental procedures, policies, and standards of care.
- Participate in formal and informal continuing education.
- Perform other activities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
