Sterile Processing Tech (SPD), Non-Certified

Job Description Summary

Position/Shift Details: Thursday-Friday: 7am-3:30pm, Saturday-Sunday: 7am-7:30pm

Responsibilities And Duties

• Decontamination, disinfection, and cleaning of various reusable surgical instruments using mechanical or handwashing methods.
• Adherence to OSHA safety standards.
• Demonstrating working knowledge of sterilization processes and techniques involving both steam and chemical means.
• Entering, modifying, and searching relevant information in the instrument tracking system.
• Correctly identifying and retrieving pertinent instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request.
• Incorporating infection control guidelines while transferring, storing, and transporting sterile packages.
• Interacting with external customers, such as vendors and surgical reps, for the processing of loaner trays and receipt of CEUs.
• Following and promoting industry standards and best practices, as supported by AAMI and AORN.
• Demonstrating strong customer service skills while meeting requests from both operating rooms and external clinics.
• Thinking critically and acting quickly to meet the needs of all patients.
• Aiding in the education and training of fellow associates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, High School or GED

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.
• Follows oral and written instructions, performs basic mathematical calculations.
• Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.