Sterile Processing Technician - The Orthopeadic and Spine Hospital (TOSH)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This posting will fill multiple positions. The Sterile Processing Technician is a vital part of our team at the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital (TOSH) to provide the absolute best outcomes for our patients. This position decontaminates (disassembles, cleans by hand and/or machine) medical instruments & materials in the Sterile Processing Department. This is a position that has a lot of growth opportunities within the department and the healthcare profession. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state’s physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to follow oral instructions, read, and write
Computer literacy in Word/Excel
Good communication skills
IAHCSMM/CBSPD Certified CRCST/CIS Sterile Processing Experience

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of SPD leadership experience preferred or Surgical Technical experience

Responsibilities

Decontaminate (disassemble, clean by hand and/or machine) medical instruments/materials.
Assemble and package, inspect and test instruments, reassemble sets, place sets in proper containers and/or wrapping, and load/transport loaded carts with prepared sets.
Maintain a record of loads and items being removed from the department for processing.
Transport loads to and from CSS and prepare proper storage of instruments and equipment.
Use and test sterilizing equipment; perform dart and biological tests for autoclaves; perform diagnostic and biological tests for Steris sterilizer.
Record and accurately interpret results of tests; assist OR staff; help locate needed supplies and equipment.
Communicate professionally even when under pressure/fulfilling demanding and/or stressful requests.
Position revolves around serving the Operating Room's (OR’s) sterile instrument and equipment needs.
Must understand the URGENCY of the OR staff’s requests.
Answer directly to the Sterile Processing Manager.
Other related duties as assigned.