Sterile Processing Tech I

About the role

The Sterile Processing Technician participates in collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, wrapping, scanning, sterilizing, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instruments within the guidelines of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Works collaboratively with all departments to ensure efficient, safe and effective instrument reprocessing. Models excellence in customer service, ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external customers. ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all procedural instrumentation is collected, cleaned, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and/or high-level disinfected within AAMI guidelines.
• Verify that instruments are in open position, free from bioburden and function properly prior to sterilization.
• Alert supervisor if an instrument needs repair or replacement.
• Follow manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (IFU) when processing instrumentation; alert supervisor if IFUs are needed.
• Maintain and monitor required biological/chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination.
• Document and maintain appropriate sterilization records per AAMI and department policy.
• Sort mismatched sets of instruments to ensure availability and completeness of instrument trays.
• Inform supervisor when an instrument is missing or required to complete a tray.
• Demonstrate proficiency preparing procedure case carts with appropriate instruments and supplies per department schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area within the department.
• Adhere to OSHA standards.
• Participate in departmental policies/procedures development, quality improvement projects, infection control practices, OSHA standards and MSDS awareness.
• Communicate appropriately using good interpersonal skills with all internal and external customers.
• Complete all department required competencies including orientation and annual requirements.
• Participate in department continued education to foster proficiency in sterile processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent or higher is required.
• Less than 2 years of Sterile Processing Experience.
• No CST Certification required.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.00 - $24.26 per hour.

Schedule

Shift Expectations: 2nd Shift: 3:00pm‑11:00pm.