Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Boardman, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified works under general supervision to inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments in accordance with established policies, manufacturer instructions, and applicable sterility standards. The technician follows standards and guidance from AAMI, The Joint Commission, the CDC, and state practice standards. Duties may vary by assigned area.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week, with all work shifts and rotating weekends and holidays. The technician is also accessible for on-call work as scheduled and must be available within department time frames.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and one of the accepted sterile-processing certifications, which may be obtained within two years after hire. Recent experience in a surgical setting and EPIC training are preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from HSPA, required within two years after hire; or CBSPD certification, required within two years after hire.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to anticipate needs, communicate with multiple levels, and use computer systems.
• Critical thinking, HIPAA knowledge, infection-control practices, and a sense of urgency.
• Possess a surgical conscience, professionalism, self-direction, ability to take direction, and teamwork skills.
• Exercise universal precautions and use personal protective equipment and devices; learn infection-control policies.
• Ability to push or pull over 100 pounds.
• Required to travel by car to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience in a surgical setting.
• EPIC training.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, manual cleaning, and processing of surgical instruments and patient care equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use.
• Select and use appropriate detergents and chemical disinfectants to remove blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment; follow standard precautions.
• Inventory, stock, and deliver supplies, carts, and equipment to facility areas according to facility guidelines.
• Order, restock, label, and maintain inventory; rotate stock and inspect for expired items according to market requirements.
• Perform and document sterile-processing quality control using information technology systems for instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, and supply ordering and management.
• Maintain quality assurance standards for sterilization and infection control.
• Operate sterilizers and apply sterilization techniques to produce sterile packages for surgical use while maintaining aseptic assembly protocols.
• Monitor sterilization using chemical and biological indicators and integrators.
• Document activities and report variances that may affect sterile products, patient care, or safety.
• Identify and resolve infection-control issues involving transport of biological hazardous materials; use universal precautions and appropriate PPE and identify sterile products correctly.
• Operate and test washers and disinfectors, steam and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers, and other facility-specific equipment and instrumentation.
• Identify surgical instruments by specialty, perform functionality testing, and assemble and disassemble instruments as required by manufacturers’ instructions.
• Be available for scheduled on-call work within department time frames.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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