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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

32d • 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.

Requirements

• High School, GED or formal educational equivalent
• Ability to Follow Oral Instruction, 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 SPD leadership experience preferred or Surgical Technical experience

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate (dis-assemble, clean by hand and/or machine) medical instruments/materials.
• Assemble and package, inspect and test instruments, re-assemble sets, place sets in proper containers and/or wrapping and load/transport loaded carts with prepared sets.
• Maintain record of loads and items being removed from 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.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees