Sterile Processing Technician - Surgical Services - FT - Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

About The Position

Receives, cleans, sterilizes, and stores surgical instruments and equipment. The position is listed as full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, with weekend rotations. One year of Sterile Processing Technician experience is preferred. A recognized training program in Central Sterile Processing is also preferred. The description additionally lists extensive procurement and supply-chain duties, including supporting procurement managers and coordinators, maintaining purchase-order accuracy, reviewing performance metrics, contributing to policies and training materials, and supporting disaster-preparedness activities. These duties are included as written in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
Successful completion of a recognized training program in Central Sterile Processing.

Responsibilities

Receive, clean, sterilize, and store surgical instruments and equipment.
Recommend automation to decrease discrepancies.
Conduct audits on purchase-order transactions to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Maintain knowledge of updates related to ERP, GHX, and other tools to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Assist the Director of Supply Chain (Procurement) and managers with training and planning of system-wide Supply Chain activities.
Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Support coordinators in managing multi-year purchase orders and proactively renewing them to avert discrepancies or disruption of supply delivery or services.
Serve as backup to Procurement Coordinators, when applicable.
Review performance metrics and collaborate with Procurement leadership to apply results and enhance outcomes.
Help balance and improve the precision of procurement processes.
Contribute to policies, procedures, education, and training documents for staff guidance and use.
Monitor and assist coordinators in maintaining required metrics, goals, and key performance indicators.
Collaborate with internal and external departments on training requirements and ensure staff are trained for assigned duties, including ERP and other applications.
Attend conferences for continued education and market intelligence.
Serve as a liaison and resource for internal and external departments.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, coordinators, and suppliers to meet net payment terms and promote invoice transparency and accuracy.
Support preparation activities for disaster preparedness.