Sterile Processing Technician - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Revo Health•Chaska, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician is responsible for the decontamination and processing of surgical instruments and equipment. This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday with varying hours depending on department need out of our Chaska location. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. Essential Functions: Demonstrates knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment Demonstrates basic computer and problem-solving skills Demonstrates knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters. Independently follows all cleaning checklists thoroughly and Initiates cleaning and restocking of all work areas and ordering supplies as Floats readily between all areas of decontamination and sterile processing, providing help as needed. Maintains communication with operating room Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission Assists in the procurement and maintenance of department Maintain a clean and safe Maintains knowledge of all applicable regulatory standards, including but not limited to AAMI and ANSI standards. Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience. Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events. Accountable for maintaining and storing appropriate records for sterilizer, sterrad and all maintenance reports. Demonstrates ability to pay attention to detail and strives to perform all tasks accurately. Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor). Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements. Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center Any and all other duties as

Requirements

High School diploma/GED or Sterile Processing Tech certification required or obtained with in 18 months of hire date.
Instrument processing/Sterile processing experience
Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines.
Prioritize workload effectively.
Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions.
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

BLS Preferred.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Determine operational adequacy of equipment and distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.
Follow cleaning checklists and initiate cleaning and restocking of work areas.
Maintain communication with the operating room.
Apply principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
Assist in the procurement and maintenance of department equipment.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards including AAMI and ANSI.
Collaborate with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes.
Report occurrences through the center’s established reporting process.
Maintain and store appropriate records for sterilizer, sterrad and all maintenance reports.
Foster the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students.
Participate in continuing education.
Assist in managing controllable costs.