Sterile Processing Technician - Endoscopy Part Time Day Shift

American Addiction Centers • Libertyville, IL

18d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician - Endoscopy position is a part-time role within Advocate Condell Medical Center's Gastrointestinal Services department. This role is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, packaging, wrapping, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment. The technician will operate and validate sterilization equipment, maintain a clean work environment, and ensure the proper functioning and availability of sterile supplies for patient care. This position requires adherence to strict procedures for infection control and instrument processing, utilizing the Censitrac Instrument Tracking system for documentation. The role also involves demonstrating leadership behaviors, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and effective communication within the team and with other departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 1 yr. SPD experience
• Ability to communicate and follow directions
• Computer skills
• Experienced in operating sterilization equipment
• Certified Central Service Tech within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of Instruments and Equipment: Wears proper protective attire, follows established procedures for decontamination, sets up and ensures proper function of decontamination equipment, maintains a neat and clean work area, reports improper equipment operation, cleans and disinfects equipment and work area, and handles infectious waste according to hospital procedure.
• Performance of Assembly/Packaging/Wrapping: Examines instruments for cleanliness and function, tests instrumentation for correct function and electrical insulation, assembles instrument sets according to tray count sheets in Censitrac, and packages/wraps trays/items according to manufacturer information for use sheets and approved processes.
• Validation of Sterilization Equipment: Runs appropriate tests (biological, bowie dick), validates and documents sterilization cycles in Censitrac using biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators.
• Performance of Sterilization: Scans all items into sterilizer loads using Censitrac, labels processed items, positions items on sterilizer carts, includes Biological Challenge packs as required, interprets and documents sterilizer data strips in Censitrac, and initiates recalls for failed cycles, notifying management immediately.
• Performance of Inventory/Storage/Distribution Functions: Places sterile items for distribution, sorts items by department, receives and inspects supplies for contaminants, completes case carts for OR according to standard work, and assists with cleaning storage areas.
• Performance of Low Temperature, Sterrad, Sterilization: Ensures items are dry before assembly, uses Censitrac for assembly, wraps or containerizes items, uses Tyvek pouches, runs daily biological tests, labels items, positions items on sterilizer carts, and interprets/documents sterilizer data strips in Censitrac.
• Demonstration of Leadership Behaviors: Assists with work assignment adjustments, observes employee activities for quality control, communicates equipment malfunctions, acts as a liaison between SPD and other departments, and assists with inventory management.
• Implementation of Quality Improvement Ideas to Enhance Operation and Team Function: Presents problem/improvement opportunities with an A3 action plan, monitors process improvement indicators, and assists in precepting new associates and students.
• Communication Skill to Support the Accomplishment of Team Outcome: Understands and communicates verbal and written instructions, documents appropriately in Censitrac and Shift report, collaborates with co-workers to prioritize workload, cooperates to produce productive outputs, works in all areas to accomplish daily workloads, and gives and receives feedback.
• Maintenance of Effective Functions in the Department: Demonstrates independent function in performing tasks, reaches consensus with the team for productive operations, and supports team decisions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
• Benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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