Sterile Processing Technician, Part Time

NueHealth • Lenexa, KS

12h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Perioperative Services the
Sterile Processing Technologist is responsible for adhering to sterilization
protocols and manufacturer guidelines for cleaning instruments, inspecting for
damage, assembling and wrapping trays properly, labeling, and operating
sterilization equipment (i.e., sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other
processing equipment). This role includes performing biological monitoring,
maintaining sterilizer cleanliness, managing inventory levels, checking
expiration dates and packaging integrity, and ensuring proper storage. The
position also involves detailed recordkeeping, updating instrument and
preference card inventories. These functions must be in compliance with the
philosophy of the center, standards of practice and regulations of governing
agencies.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician required
• Current BLS

Nice To Haves

• Two years previous experience as an operating room technician desired

Responsibilities

• Decision making concerning equipment and/or instrumentation sterilization
• Biohazardous waste disposal
• Housekeeping duties
• Patient care and patient flow
• Complies with facility practice standards regarding competent performance duties
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Creates a safe environment in which surgery may take place
• Uses medical equipment in a safe manner
• Helps provide cost effective patient care
• Implements principles of medical and surgical asepsis in accordance with recognized national standards and hospital specific policies and procedures
• Provides physical safety for the patient
• Supports other facility personnel in the performance of their duties
• Pulls supplies for upcoming cases
• Demonstrates cooperative work attitude towards and with coworkers, employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians
• Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA guidelines and infection control standards
• Must demonstrate knowledge of Instrument Processing from decontamination to storage of sterile packages, inspection of instruments and equipment for signs of damage, respond to emergency supply requests as requested, maintain accurate sterilization records, and monitoring temperature and humidity conditions within the storage areas
• Checks room for cleanliness, availability of supplies and equipment for all assigned cases at the beginning of each day
• Utilizes surgeon preference card to select packs, supplies and instruments
• Handles specimen per established policy
• Transports instruments to decontamination area utilizing appropriate technique and in compliance with established policies and procedures
• Puts unused sterile supplies and instruments away at the end of the day
• Restocks operating rooms to established PAR levels
• Adheres to attendance, punctuality, meal and break time period policies
• Completes work in an acceptable time frame and in an independent manner
• Carries out assigned duties in an effective, productive, and efficient manner
• Demonstrates a positive “can do” attitude
• Willingness to adjust personal schedule periodically as workload fluctuates and as department needs require
• Attends 100% of department meetings or documents review of materials presented
• Functions as a team member following the rules of engagement of the department and facility
• Communicates information about customers or other employees only as necessary to conduct facility related business
• Adheres to strictest confidentiality in dealing with patients, families, facility personnel, and the public
• Keeps supervisor apprised of work progress
• Has a proactive attitude about problem resolution
• Anticipates customers’ needs and provides for them as quickly as possible
• Models core values to co-workers continuously
• Follows facility and departmental safety policies and procedures
• Reports unsafe situations to supervisor
• Adheres to facility and departmental dress code
• Wears name badge at all times
• Demonstrates knowledge of facility wide emergency management codes and plans
• Demonstrates knowledge of and participation in facility performance improvement program, infection control program and risk management program
• Demonstrates knowledge of cultural, spiritual, and aged related consideration when interacting/caring for patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED