Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
About The Position
Entry level/novice performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, ordering, receiving, conducting cycle counts, pulling cases for the Operating Room, stocking supplies, instruments and pans, restocking clean cart supplies, expediting supplies to the OR and stocking OMNICELL cabinets with room stock. Cleans Storeroom, keeps stock in order, verifies expiration dates and ensures correct items are stored in their correct locations. Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing (such as sterilization). Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function (e.g. ETO, Steam, Steris, and Sterrad). Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and mechanically (Hand Washing, Washer/Sterilizer, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Scope Washer, Cart Washer). Gathers, assembles, and distributes surgical supplies, instruments, and medical equipment upon request or through case cart requisitions Operates the departmental bar code system to maintain records for surgical trays and instruments received, processed, and distributed (SPM Tracking System). Cleans area and keeps stock in order. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- Experience: 1 year or relevant experience preferred
- Licensure: No certification required.
Responsibilities
- decontamination
- cleaning
- assembling
- packaging
- scanning
- sterilization
- storage
- distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment
- ordering
- receiving
- conducting cycle counts
- pulling cases for the Operating Room
- stocking supplies, instruments and pans
- restocking clean cart supplies
- expediting supplies to the OR
- stocking OMNICELL cabinets with room stock
- Cleans Storeroom, keeps stock in order, verifies expiration dates and ensures correct items are stored in their correct locations
- Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing (such as sterilization)
- Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function (e.g. ETO, Steam, Steris, and Sterrad)
- Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and mechanically (Hand Washing, Washer/Sterilizer, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Scope Washer, Cart Washer)
- Gathers, assembles, and distributes surgical supplies, instruments, and medical equipment upon request or through case cart requisitions
- Operates the departmental bar code system to maintain records for surgical trays and instruments received, processed, and distributed (SPM Tracking System)
- Cleans area and keeps stock in order
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
