Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - Non-Certified

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Sterile Processing Technicians (Non-Certified) perform duties related to the decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, and endoscopes. They prepare and package instrumentation, conduct quality-control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintain records, and prepare surgical cases. Other assigned duties may include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, transporting supplies, training peers on industry best practices, and providing customer service to operating rooms and external customers.

The role requires applying infection-control guidelines and OSHA safety standards, following AAMI and AORN standards and best practices, and supporting safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization. Technicians use an instrument-tracking system, prepare and retrieve instruments and supplies for surgical cases, and work with vendors and surgical representatives on loaner trays and CEU receipt.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, high school diploma, or GED.
• Strong customer-service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, disinfect, and clean reusable surgical instruments using mechanical or handwashing methods while adhering to OSHA safety standards.
• Apply steam and chemical sterilization processes and techniques, including appropriate documentation, storage, and transportation.
• Understand sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators and use and interpret the biological monitoring system appropriately.
• Enter, modify, and search for information in the instrument-tracking system.
• Prepare surgical cases and identify and retrieve the relevant instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request.
• Follow infection-control guidelines when transferring, storing, and transporting sterile packages.
• Interact with vendors and surgical representatives regarding loaner-tray processing and receipt of CEUs.
• Follow and promote industry standards and best practices supported by AAMI and AORN.
• Provide customer service to operating rooms and external clinics, thinking critically and acting quickly to meet patient needs.
• Assist with educating and training fellow associates.
• Perform other assigned duties, which may include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, and transporting supplies.

What This Job Offers

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