Jefferson Sterile Processing Technician: Full Time 2nd Shift

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The sterile process technician is responsible for daily operations to support the operating rooms and various other units as needed. Responsible for ensuring surgical supplies, instruments, scopes and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a safe, quality and timely manner. This position may support hospital based practices, clinics and other locations. Able to perform all sterile processing technician standard work. May be required to perform additional, related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program.
• New hires must obtain Certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.
• Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.
• Knowledge of, and ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of finished goods.
• Knowledge of the common types of equipment or devices used in the healthcare industry, and the ability to use these in patient care.
• Knowledge of decontamination process for exposure to chemical or germ weapons.
• Utilizes knowledge of patient safety and error prevention to impede the spread of infection and disease.
• Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork, ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures and management methods to maximize operating room efficiency and productivity.
• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technicians - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
• Ability to read and communicate in the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Less than 1 year with a minimum 6 months experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing, assembling, sterilizing and dispensing surgical and procedure instrumentation and trays for the OR, Delivery Room, nursing units, and all other departments, according to manufactures instructions for use (IFU’s), prescribed procedures and aseptic technique.
• Preparing procedural case carts per campus requirements.
• Operating automated washers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and sterilizers in a safe and efficient manner following manufacturers’ written instructions and department policy and procedure.
• Examining and testing instruments meticulously to ensure proper integrity, function and cleanliness prior to being sterilized or High Level disinfected.
• Ensuring verification of pre and post sterilization quality indicators.
• Reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment to appropriate SPD leadership.
• Using Instrument Tracking System in the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical trays and peel-pouched items to maintain inventory levels and accurate documentation.
• Accurately labeling each item with name and/or expiration date.
• Routinely checking for outdates and package integrity of sterilized items; replaces/reports as necessary.
• Maintaining, assembling and distributing of other durable medical equipment including but not limited to code carts based on campus requirements.
• Performing equipment rounds based on campus requirements.
• Responsible for off shift and holiday call coverage based on campus requirements.
• Participating in the onboarding process of new team members as appropriate per campus.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

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