Sterile Processing Technician - Evenings

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Distribution (SPD) Technician decontaminates, disassembles, cleans, reassembles, packages, and sterilizes instrumentation for surgical cases, clinics, and nursing units. The technician follows protocols to ensure equipment and instrumentation processing meets AAMI standards and organizational Infection Control guidelines. The role provides disposable and reusable equipment to the Operating Room and dispenses disposable supplies used in OR cases.

Responsibilities

Reassemble and package instrument sets accurately and efficiently according to department policies and procedures and/or the manufacturer's instructions for use.
Perform manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment.
Inspect instruments for cleanliness, defects, and proper functionality.
Use electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects.
Restock Specialty Carts and Omnicells as necessary.
Document completed work and verify processing parameters.
Complete accurate documentation in the SPD Information system.
Sterilize instrument sets according to departmental policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).
Pick supplies for same-day and next-day surgical cases.
Answer telephone calls from internal and external customers.
Provide disposable and reusable equipment to the Operating Room and dispense disposable supplies utilized in OR cases.