Sterile Processing Technician I (On-call Day Shift)

About the role

This position is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing medical/surgical, equipment and supplies in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, JC guidelines as required.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments. - Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturers recommendations and validate functionality prior to storage; validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy. - Answer phones. - Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy. - Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice. - Disassemble, clean or decontaminate surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning. - Assemble, inspect, test, wrap and date simple sets per department protocol according manufacturers recommendations. - Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers. - Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records. - Examine and maintain integrity of sterile packages. - Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures. - Promote, ensure, and improve customer service to internal and external customers. - Able to work in a collaborative environment. - Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.

Requirements

- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED). - Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program. - Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization. - Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures; be able to articulate on soaps and detergents, methods of packaging, types of sterilization methods and parameters, infection control practices, high-level disinfection practices, and safe practices in Sterile Processing Department. - Knowledge of medical, nursing, and surgical supplies and equipment. - Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms required. - Ability to multitask and prioritize in a stressful environment. - Basic computer skills. - One (1) year recent experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital or ambulatory setting. - Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician national certification preferred.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

On-call Day Shift