Sterile Processing Technician II

• Responsible for de-contamination, processing, assembling and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Responsible for the disinfection and restocking of Isolation, Emergency Carts and other patient care equipment.
• Works within the guidelines for infection control, JCAHO, OSHA and AAMI to assure sterility of supplies, to provide and maintain necessary levels.
• Provides leadership and expertise to staff members in the absence of Management.
• Communicates efficiently with staff.
• Reports to Sterile Processing Manager.

Competencies

• On an on-going basis the incumbent must obtain the mandatory number of continued educational units (CEU's) needed to maintain the currency of certification.
• Requires advanced and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sterile processing principles.
• Requires good problem-solving techniques.
• Personal computer skill and experience is desirable but not required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak clearly using the English language.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers and documents shift report to all appropriate shift members.
• Communicates effectively with department supervisor as needed.
• Demonstrates appropriate supervisory skills in absence of Management.
• Contacts appropriate departments as necessary and communicates effectively with both OR's, Biomed and vendors as needed.
• Assists with continuing education and growth within department.
• Schedules and documents knowledge assessments.
• Develops and conducts in-services based on needs identified.
• Unloads the soil lift and prepares soiled instrumentation for transport to the Off-Site Sterile Processing Center.
• Accurately inspects, assembles and packages items for sterilization.
• Handles and inspects all instruments/scopes to prevent damage.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of the sterilization process.
• Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot department equipment.
• Drives the delivery vehicle as needed for deliveries or pick-ups at both hospitals.
• Correctly scans and distributes sterile, non-sterile items/supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instrument tracking system and is able to assist staff with the system.
• Prepares case carts with supplies utilizing preference/pick lists.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Follows training plan and documents.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety requirements of all equipment and responds appropriately to potential safety concerns.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Certification in Sterile Processing through a nationally accredited central service organization such as the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare & Sterile Processing Association (IAHCSMM) is required (CRCST or CBSPD accepted).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain a driving record free of any violations and pass a safe driving educational program upon hire and annually thereafter in order to participate in the Fleet Vehicle Program.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician I.