Sterile Processing Tech - Full Time - Evenings
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Sorts, disassembles, cleans, and disinfects contaminated instruments and equipment to render items safe for handling, by using special techniques and procedures of Universal Barrier Precautions.
- Follows procedures for manual cleaning process.
- Follows procedures for automated cleaning process.
- Practices Universal precautions, Infection Control policies and observes safe work practices.
- Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding sharps, punctures and other potential risks.
- Operates decontamination machinery in strict accordance with departmental procedures.
- Adheres to using personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in decontamination.
- Prepares instrument sets/trays and other reusable patient equipment by following recipe sheets to ensure the completeness and accuracy of each item.
- Precisely follows individual recipe sheets for each set/tray/item being assembled.
- Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the set/tray.
- Conducts quality checks on instruments for cleanliness, function, defects, breakage and overall condition.
- Flushes all instruments with lumens or cannulated.
- Performs sterile linen processing according to established guidelines to ensure availability of sterile linen.
- Packages each set/tray/item as directed on each recipe sheet and per the department's policy.
- Correctly assembles and wrap linen packs according to guidelines.
- Keeps sterile linen stocked to the set par levels.
- Maintains accurate records of sterilization and of all equipment in the department by utilizing the instrument tracking system by following departmental policies and procedures to comply with federal and other external regulations.
- Maintains accurate sterilization records/documentation.
- Operate sterilizers in strict accordance with departmental procedures.
- Follows policy and procedures for steam sterilization.
- Follows policy and procedures for Ethylene Oxide sterilization.
- Follows policy and procedures for Gas plasma sterilization.
- Understands and interprets mechanical, chemical and biological indicators.
- Prepare sterilization loads according to sterilization method and policies.
- Incubates self-contained biologicals according to protocol.
- Distributes instruments sets to ensure receipt by departments in a timely manner.
- Deliver sterile cart to Operating Room (OR)/Outpatient Surgery (OPS) in a timely manner.
- Accurately delivers sterile items in the correct location as designated in Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
- Responds to Operating Room (OR)/Outpatient Surgery (OPS)'s requests in a timely manner.
- Perform UV cleaning of used equipment following established procedures.
Requirements
- Education: High School diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) preferred.
- Experience: 1 – 2 years previous experience in Sterile Processing preferred.
- Licenses/Certifications: N/A
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Knowledge of decontamination of surgical instruments preferred.
- Skilled in appropriate surgical instrument sterilization methods preferred.
- Skilled in proper handling and packaging of instruments preferred.
- Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
- Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.
Physical Requirements
- Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Physical Activity: Not necessary for the position (0%): Climbing, Crawling, Walking.
- Occasionally: Balancing, Crouching, Keyboarding/typing, Kneeling, Sitting.
- Frequently: Carrying, Distinguishing colors, Grasping, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motions, Speaking/talking, Stooping/bending, Twisting.
- Constantly: Hearing, Seeing/visual, Standing, Walking.
Job Description
Job Summary: Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
Job Summary
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.
About the role
Processes, sorts, assembles, and distributes contaminated and non-contaminated instruments and equipment.