Sterile Processing Technician II

About the role

The objective of this position is to assemble and sterilize all instruments, instrument trays, utensils, and linen packs. Perform distribution functions as it relates to case carts and sterile instrumentation. Must be able to perform all Sterile Processing functions. The position requires rotating weekend and on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Uses established departmental and regulatory standards, principles, and procedures for aseptic technique.
• Processes and assembles instrument trays, respiratory/anesthesia equipment, linen, and utensils accurately and promptly.
• Uses established schedule to operate steam and plasma sterilizer. In addition, loads, unloads, and moves sterilizer carts.
• Runs verify and record necessary tests on all steamed and plasma equipment used in the department.
• Ensures that Bowie-Dick removal test is run on pre-vacuum steam sterilizer each morning and after repairs.
• Reports all malfunctions to the biomedical department, department supervisor, and the O.R. supervisor.
• Precepts and verifies competency and skill development of staff as appropriate providing meaningful feedback to Training and Staff Development Coordinator and Clinical Operations Supervisor or Manager.
• Performs (HLD) High level disinfection with 100% accuracy.
• Utilizes patient-specific pick lists to accurately gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by the attending surgeon or another Peri-Operative representative.
• Documents case cart build process in SPM, continuously updating the record as items are fulfilled to maintain the integrity of the needs list.
• Communicates unmet surgical supply requests to leadership for resolution assistance.
• Performs scheduled and cyclic physical inventory of supplies and instruments within the department.

Requirements

Absolutely no requirements listed.

Qualifications

• Required Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• PREFERRED Experience: Completion of a Central Sterile Processing program through an accredited institution. Two years of experience as a sterile processing technician.
• Advancement to tech II based on department needs, competency and performance.
• Required License / Certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or CBSPD certification preferred.

Skills

No specific skills are mentioned.

Benefits

Luminis Health Benefits Overview includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan (with employer match), Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Benefits Employee Referral Bonus Program, Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees, Wellness Programs, Employee Assistance Programs, and more. Benefit offerings based on employment status.

Pay

Pay Range: $20.65—$25 USD

Schedule

No specific schedule is mentioned.