Sterile Processing Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Central sterile or operating room experience preferred
• Willing to learn to scrub cases in the OR

Responsibilities

• Organize, dissemble, decontaminate and assemble instruments individually and in sets for operating rooms, Lasik, SLT and MD offices.
• Prepare instruments according to manufacturer and facility guidelines, and supplies by wrapping in peel pack, or in AMSCO containers and proper storage.
• Prioritize tasks and prepare instruments according to case schedule per individual surgeon and manage time appropriately.
• Manage multiple tasks and handle stress.
• Demonstrate a positive, friendly and courteous manner.
• Maintain a professional attitude.
• Work well with other employees and the surgeons.
• Recognize each department’s significance and work appropriately with other departments.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their job.
• Comply with reporting adverse incidents.
• Follow standard precaution procedures using personal protective equipment.
• Understand principles of sterilization and the operation of sterilization equipment, tray and load tracking, daily equipment monitoring with Bowie Dick test, chemical indicators, and biologics.
• Document missing, damaged, newly ordered, borrowed and sent for repair instruments.
• Record temperature/humidity of operating rooms, refrigerators and blanket warmer temperature in log book.
• Document maintenance of equipment.
• Adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
• Participate in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and the QAPI/Infection Control programs.
• Actively participate in the development of a healthy work environment.
• Assist in departmental cost containment.
• Orient and mentor new staff members.
• Arrive to work area on time and have minimal absences.
• Train to scrub cases in the OR.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Base Pay