Sterile Processing Technician -Surgical Services

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, MN

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About The Position

To experience a day in the life of a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) at Mayo Clinic - check out this video: Explore a Career as a Sterile Processing Technician – Surgery (youtube.com) The Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) is responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Core Supervisor, the SPT. prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures. The SPT cleans, packages, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation, as well as maintains inventory and storage of supplies in the core. Additionally, the SPT manages multiple computer applications to assist with sterilization tracking and processes. Responsibilities also include operating and troubleshooting power equipment to process instruments (i.e. autoclaves, washer disinfector, ultrasonic cleaners).

Requirements

• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST) within 18 months of hire.
• Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.
• Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.
• Demonstrated patient-centered and customer focused communication skills.
• Frequent lifting/carrying of 25 pounds or more, with occasional work above shoulder level.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer two years of experience in the handling and sterilization processing of surgical/medical/dental instrumentation within the past four years, or vocational certificate as Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant within the last two years.
• Alternatively, at least two years of experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the last five years.
• Prefer knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures
• cleans, packages, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation
• maintains inventory and storage of supplies in the core
• manages multiple computer applications to assist with sterilization tracking and processes
• operating and troubleshooting power equipment to process instruments (i.e. autoclaves, washer disinfector, ultrasonic cleaners)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed