Sterile Processing Tech, FT,Day

Job Summary

Greenville Memorial Hospital. Hours: 9am to 5:30pm.

Accountabilities

• Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments using the procedures and guidelines as established by Infection Control
• Assembles all instrument sets following prescribed manner and as outlined on the Instrument Count Sheets. Properly documents missing items from the set and labels sets correctly. Takes action to correct problems with instrument sets and reports any unresolved issues.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves and aerators. Loads autoclaves in prescribed manner and sets controls to correct specifications for the items being sterilized. Completes appropriate documentation prior to sterilization and post-sterilization.
• Properly documents all activities related to instrument set assembly and sterilization in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM) or established manual systems.
• Observes and interprets biological, mechanical and chemical monitors relevant to processing/sterilizing. Record results and maintains required records. Initiates recalls as required.
• Issues items to customers and departments according to established procedures.
• Affords assistance with cleaning and maintenance of department equipment. Reports equipment requiring repair as needed.
• Observes and reports to supervisor, any unfamiliar items with or without appropriate processing literature. Is self-directed and intervenes with corrections to variances in the processing practice.

Minimum Requirements

• Job-related coursework beyond high school: Successful completion of Central Sterile Processing Education Program with certificate or proof of completion. OR, graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech training program.
• In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in either Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.

Other Required Skills And Experience

• 1 year of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology preferred
• Certification as a Central Supply or Central Sterile Processing Tech preferred
• Experience with Sterrad, Steam and ETO Sterilizers preferred
• Knowledge of Decontamination, Assembly, Packaging and Sterilization Procedures
• Knowledge of various types of Surgical Instrumentation preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Hospital

Facility

1008

Department

10088007 Central Sterile