Sterile Processing Tech I - Sterile Processing - Full Time

About the role

The Sterile Processing Technician I will provide quality processed materials and equipment for safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Follows Standard Work in the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and sterile storage areas to properly handle instruments/equipment to provide safe patient care.
• Utilizes instrument/equipment manufacturer’s instructions for use when necessary.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with other staff in the department, as well as other units.
• Represents the department and hospital in a professional, courteous manner.
• Attend and participate in departmental in-services, huddles, and meetings.
• Understand key quality measures and demonstrate willingness to participate in problem solving and performance improvement activities.
• Assist, of necessary, with the orientation of new employees.
• Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility, prioritization, and critical thinking skills in performance of duties.
• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains competency of standard work / key work processes.
• Applies principles of microbiology, disinfection, sterilization, and modes of disease transmission to promote an infection free environment.
• Uses proper body mechanics when moving or transferring items to prevent injury to self or others.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Protects patient privacy and follows hospital/departments policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required.
• Must become central sterile processing certified within 18 months of hire to maintain employment.
• Must be able to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of the medical staff.
• Prior experience in the medical/surgical field or manufacturing preferred.