Sterile Processing Tech-Central Supply-Per Diem

Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Sterile Processing Certification is preferred

Experience / Qualifications

• Prior hospital experience
• Continue training on the job to prepare for courses or certification

Position Summary

• Analyze OR schedule to identify instrument needs.
• Remove soiled equipment from Patient Care Units, Surgery, LD, and ED if necessary.
• Absorb all duties related to sterile processing equipment operation.
• Maintain good sterile core hygiene and re-stock per hospital policy.
• Create accurate and complete case carts using resource maps and pick tickets.
• Replace inventory, and put away return supplies to maintain sterility.
• Maintain inventory and process instruments using instrument tracking software.
• Inspect and maintain instruments to ensure they are working properly.
• Ensure sterility is established and maintained.
• Records of sterilization must be maintained.
• Participate in inventory management.
• Organize daily work assignments.
• Ensure sterilization logs are filed and maintained properly.
• Schedule sharpening of instruments.
• Work assignments in the department should be organized daily.
• Receive products and place orders for new ones.
• Maintain communication with the Operating Room Manager.

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships
• Peer Support
• Inspiring and Motivating Others
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence
• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Championing for Change and Innovation

Physical Requirements

• This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods.
• The team member will need to frequently assist in lifting patients and heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, be detail-oriented, alert, and be self-motivated.
• Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift to 50lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service, and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).