Sterile Processing Specialist

About the role

The Sterile Processing Specialist inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts for the OR and other areas. They operate sterilizers, prepare and dispense sterile items; perform inspection, adjusting, cleaning and general servicing of instruments and equipment for the OR, internal hospital departments and off-site agencies to insure instruments and equipment are operating properly prior to issuing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates equipment, instruments, and supply needs for surgical procedures and ensures availability.
• Maintains the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Fulfills departmental requests for central service supplies; schedules and tracks equipment use.
• Maintains control and maintenance of inventory; orders supplies; documents equipment use and cart supplies; maintains applicable records and files.
• Aids with the management of daily activities and supervision, scheduling, and/or employee training.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures pertaining to the cleaning, sterilization, assembling, storing, and/or validating medical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment.
• Operates sterilization equipment and washers and maintains quality/safety documentation.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• Collaborates and maintains control and maintenance of inventory; assists with the management of daily activities and supervision, scheduling, and/or employee training.
• Facilitates the interactions between the SPD and OR.

Requirements

• Associates Degree preferred, High School Diploma or GED required; Minimum 5 years of sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge and expertise in one or more specialty services preferred.
• Certifications, licenses or registrations required: Any 2 (two) of the following certifications from either professional organization: Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS), Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM), International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Certified Healthcare Leadership (CHL), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Advanced preceptor skills and experience in mentoring and coaching preferred.
• Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.
• Strong knowledge of function and maintenance of instrumentation in at least one surgical service-line is preferred (Ortho; Neuro; Endoscopy; General/GYN/Robotics; ENT/Plastics/Ophthalmology/Dental; Cardiac/Vascular/Thoracic).
• Experience working in a large or academic hospital setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Skills

• Independent problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Hourly

Schedule

Rotating