Sterile Processing Technician

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

4d•$18 - $26

About The Position

Essential Functions and Basic Duties Position Specific Performance Expectations: Demonstrates competence necessary to assemble, clean, maintain, replace and inventory equipment and instruments. Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of surgical services area and OR suites before and between cases and after terminal case, based upon the patient’s infection class. Restocks supplies as assigned. Demonstrates responsibility for care of instruments/equipment, including cleaning and processing of instruments. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of instrument processing, sterilization, biological monitoring and chemical monitoring. Monitors and promotes a safe environment during care and maintenance of instruments and equipment. Performs all aspects of Sterile Processing and Central Services in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors. Assists the Surgical Services team to plan and evaluate procedural needs to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate appropriate supplies for procedures Identifies barriers to effective communication based on psychosocial, literacy, financial, and cultural considerations. May precept new hires. Employs critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, and take appropriate action. Performs other duties as assigned. Organization Wide Performance Expectations: Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and policies. Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff. Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes. Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors. Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time. Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions)
Must be able to legally work in the United States
Must be able to pass a background check
Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable)
Must complete employee health meeting
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year experience as a Sterile Processing Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competence necessary to assemble, clean, maintain, replace and inventory equipment and instruments.
Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of surgical services area and OR suites before and between cases and after terminal case, based upon the patient’s infection class.
Restocks supplies as assigned.
Demonstrates responsibility for care of instruments/equipment, including cleaning and processing of instruments.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of instrument processing, sterilization, biological monitoring and chemical monitoring.
Monitors and promotes a safe environment during care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
Performs all aspects of Sterile Processing and Central Services in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
Assists the Surgical Services team to plan and evaluate procedural needs to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate appropriate supplies for procedures
Identifies barriers to effective communication based on psychosocial, literacy, financial, and cultural considerations.
May precept new hires.
Employs critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, and take appropriate action.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and policies.
Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors.
Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time.
Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.