Certified Sterile Processing Tech SPT

About the role

Processes and distributes disposable and reusable medical/surgical supplies in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic concepts of infection control and can adapt this knowledge to sterile processing procedures.
• Decontamination area - correctly sorts according to heat sensitivity and immersability, all items are washed and thoroughly inspected.
• Decontamination area - demonstrates the safe use of processing equipment including ultrasonic cleaners and washers.
• Assembly and packaging - inspects all instruments for alignment, sharpness, and cleanliness, wraps and assembles instruments and sets accurately and correctly labels contents.
• Sterilization - determines appropriate mode of sterilization for all reusable items, correctly loads and operates all sterilization equipment.
• Recording and Testing - performs and accurately documents Bowie-Dick, chemical integrators, biological testing for all sterilization equipment.
• Stock and Inventory - demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments and equipment. Rotates disposable stock and maintains inventory levels of stock in the department.
• Utilizes department manuals and on-line resources to clarify sterilization parameters to follow the manufactures IFU.
• 100% completion of department specific required annual competencies.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification by International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Six months to one-year Central Services and Supplies, or related experience preferred.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
• Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Skills

• Knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Safe use of processing equipment.
• Inspection and assembly of medical instruments.
• Correct operation of sterilization equipment.
• Documentation of testing results.
• Inventory management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

Pay

• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus offered.

Schedule

• Hours of Work-Full time.