Sterile Processing Technician

Carilion Clinic•Christiansburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician decontaminates, sterilizes, and prepares instruments and equipment, supporting surgical operations and patient care. The Sterile Processing Technician Decontaminates, assembles, sterilizers, and distributes instruments, supplies, and equipment for patient care. Cleans, cultures, tests, and operates various sterilizers. Collaborates with other members of the surgical team to ensure quality patient care. CRMH-Prepares case carts for Operating Room and Cardiac Surgery. CRCH - prepares case carts for Operating Room, OB/OR, and Labor & Delivery. Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required.
1 year of experience.
Requires basic interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen, and supplies using various types of sterilizers and aerators.
Load sterilizers in the prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to material and requirements of items being sterilized.
Verify appropriate sterilization cycle to ensure all parameters have been met.
Complete appropriate documentation records.
Identifies and assemble instrument procedure trays according to the prescribed manner.
Wrap package and handle all items following procedure.
Mark items with identifying data and distributes or store in designated area.
Notify appropriate CTL or Manager when unable to replace parts or with equipment deficiencies in the work area.
Dispense products requested for sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies.
Assign priority to emergency requests and issue required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure intended.
Assemble and wrap materials, instruments, and supplies according to established aseptic techniques.
Disassemble and clean instruments and equipment using approved chemical solution.
Reassemble instruments and equipment after cleaning and operate to test for proper functioning.
Replace lost or damaged parts.
Complete required forms and transfer inoperable equipment to the appropriate area for repair.
Apply aseptic techniques in daily work assignments.
Cleans and/or safely operates selected equipment within the department.
Maintains accurate documentation related to activities, including responsibility for creation of lot numbers for all sterilized items for tracking and recall purposes.
Effectively functions in crisis situations with appropriate actions based on sound judgement and submit appropriate communications.
Prepares case carts for surgical procedures.
May perform charge duties as needed and /or assigned.
May assist in orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and total department operations as needed and/or assigned.
Assists in problem solving.
May be involved in process improvement initiatives/projects
As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors, and other employees.
Champions Carilion's mission, vision, and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company.