Sterile Processing Technician - Granger Surgery Center
Northwest Health · Granger, IN · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Essential Functions
- Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
- Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
- Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
- Maintains and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
- Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
- Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
- Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains Regular and Reliable Attendance
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required.
- Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
- Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
- Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
- Strong organizational skills to manage inventory.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.