Sterile Processing Technician - PT.5 PMs

Advocate Health • Skaneateles, NY

17d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, packaging, wrapping, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and equipment. This role ensures that all surgical instrumentation is clean, functional, and properly sterilized for patient use. The technician will operate and maintain sterilization equipment, validate sterilization cycles, and manage inventory and distribution functions. Additionally, the role involves demonstrating leadership behaviors, implementing quality improvement ideas, and maintaining effective communication within the department and with other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 1 year of SPD experience
• Ability to communicate and follow directions
• Computer skills
• Experienced in operating sterilization equipment
• Certified Central Service Tech within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Decontamination of Instruments and Equipment: Wears proper protective attire, follows established procedures for decontamination, sets up and ensures proper function of decontamination equipment, maintains a clean work area, reports equipment malfunctions, cleans and disinfects equipment and work area, and handles infectious waste according to hospital procedure.
• Performance of Assembly/Packaging/Wrapping: Examines instruments for cleanliness and function, tests instrumentation for correct function, performs electrical tests on instruments with insulation coating, assembles instrument sets according to Censitrac Instrument Tracking system count sheets, and follows manufacturer guidelines for packaging and wrapping items for sterilization.
• Validation of Sterilization Equipment: Runs appropriate tests for sterilizers (biological, bowie dick), validates and documents sterilization cycles in Censitrac Instrument Tracking system using biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators.
• Performance of Sterilization: Scans all items into sterilizer loads using Censitrac Instrument Tracking system, labels processed items, positions items on sterilizer carts for effective sterilization, includes biological challenge packs, observes and assesses sterilizer operation by interpreting data strips, scans strips into Censitrac, documents test results, and initiates recalls for failed cycles, notifying management immediately.
• Performance of Inventory/Storage/Distribution Functions: Places sterile items in appropriate areas for distribution, receives and inspects supplies from warehouse and vendors, completes case carts for OR according to standard work, completes case cart assembly logs and communication forms, and assists with cleaning storage areas.
• Performance of Low Temperature, Sterrad, Sterilization: Assures items are dry before assembly, uses Censitrac for assembly, wraps or containerizes items, uses Tyvek pouches, runs daily biological tests, labels items, positions items on sterilizer carts, and interprets and documents data strip results.
• Demonstration of Leadership Behaviors: Assists with daily work assignment adjustments, observes employee activities for quality control, communicates equipment malfunctions, acts as a liaison between SPD and other departments, and assists with maintaining SPD inventory.
• Implementation of Quality Improvement Ideas to Enhance Operation and Team Function: Presents problem/improvement opportunities with an A3 action plan, monitors process improvement indicators, and assists in precepting new associates and students.
• Communication Skill to Support the Accomplishment of Team Outcome: Understands verbal and written instructions, communicates properly with co-workers and customers, documents appropriately, collaborates with co-workers to prioritize workload, cooperates with co-workers for productive outputs, works in all areas to accomplish daily workloads, and gives and receives appropriate feedback.
• Maintenance of Effective Functions in the Department: Demonstrates independent function in performing tasks, reaches consensus with the team for productive operations, and supports team decisions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED