Sterile Processing Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or three years of related equivalent experience.
• National (CBSPD) or international (IAHCSMM) certification.
• Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation, human anatomy, and basic medical terminology.
• Experience and knowledge in sterilization processes, decontamination, packing, shelf life, and aseptic techniques and their applications to various items processed.
• Ability to meet the physical job-role requirements: lift 35 pounds, carry 65 inches, and push or pull 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in OR instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and store procedure trays, instruments, and supplies according to prescribed procedures and aseptic technique.
• Follow preference sheets to dispense accurate instruments and supplies to Surgery.
• Decontaminate, disinfect, and/or sterilize surgical instruments in compliance with established policies, procedures, and infection-control protocols.
• Inspect, sort, and process surgical instrumentation according to policy and procedure.
• Report and isolate damaged or missing items and notify the Resource Coordinator and Manager.
• Assemble and organize surgical instrument sets according to instrument count sheets.
• Prepare instrument trays for sterilization by wrapping them appropriately or using a sterilization container.
• Perform quality assurance and biological testing on equipment and document the results.
• Operate ultrasonic cleaners, washer-decontaminators, heat-sealing apparatus, sterilizers, and cart washers within established guidelines.
• Maintain logs; prepare, check, and record test results; approve or refuse materials from sterilizers based on test results; and report adverse results to management.
• Follow proper procedures when equipment malfunctions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely case carts for surgical procedures.
• Respond promptly to instrument and supply requests from customers.
• Maintain a friendly, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Check and reprocess expired items.
• Prepare and label items accurately for the appropriate sterilization method.
• Act as a resource to other staff and maintain working knowledge of department areas by rotating through assigned work areas.
• Maintain national or international certification for sterile processing and distribution and pursue continuing education as a self-directed professional.
• Complete work from the previous shift as needed to accommodate department schedules and provide handoff communication to oncoming staff.
• Dispense and deliver materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator, and/or handcarts.
• Serve as a preceptor during training of new employees.
• Communicate issues, problems, and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Use established communication channels, including a Spectralink phone, professionally, courteously, and tactfully when coverage is needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits