Sterile Processing Tech

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates reusable medical devices following manufacturer's instructions and established policies.
• Inspects, assembles packages, and sterilizes reusable medical devices following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures.
• Transports all patient care equipment to SPD decontamination area.
• Manually cleans and disinfects select patient care equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes loaner instrumentation as required to department policy procedure and IFUs.
• Cleans supply carts and operational equipment including ultrasonic cleaner washers and sterilizers as required by departmental policy and procedures.
• Examines, tests, and monitors reprocessing equipment to ensure they are operating properly prior to daily use.

Coordination

• Captures and restocks instruments and supplies according to department standards.
• Documents all cleaning activities in designated records.
• Returns clean patient care equipment to staging area.
• Records and maintains accurate daily records of all sterilization functions according to regulatory agencies and quality assurance standards.

Development

• Maintains current knowledge certification and licensure.
• Identifies learning opportunities and initiates actions to address these education needs.
• Attends continuing education programs.
• Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department.

Organizational Knowledge

• Works effectively within and between departments.
• Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees communicating unit knowledge as appropriate or participates in hospital related activities.
• Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees.
• Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff supervisors and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required. Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years or relevant hospital experience may be considered preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Certification as Central Service Technician preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic Computer skills required. Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. HIPAA policies on Confidentiality. Ability to work in a fast-paced Healthcare Services environment. Ability to perform tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality. Extensive knowledge of instrumentation preferred.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.70 - USD $32.72 /Hr.