Sterile Processing Technician - Lourdes Hospital

About the role

Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care. The Sterile Processing Technician – Lourdes Hospital position involves inspecting, cleaning, assembling, testing, and processing patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Applies proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment.
• Adheres to standard precautions while performing cleaning and sterilization duties.
• Inventsories, stocks, and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines.
• Orders, restocks, labels, and maintains proper inventory levels. Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates per market requirements.
• Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, supply ordering and management.
• Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.
• Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind.
• Monitors sterilization regularly ensuring quality assurance through chemical and biological indicators and integrators.
• Documents all activities as required within the outlined processes and reports variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• One of the following certifications is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (certification required within 2 years after hired) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (certified required within 2 years after hire)
• Recent experience in surgical setting (preferred)

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions
• Able to work independently
• Able to work under pressure
• Anticipate needs
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Critical thinking
• HIPAA
• Infection control
• Move with a sense of urgency
• Possess surgical conscience
• Professionalism
• Self-directed
• Takes direction
• Teamwork

Skills & Abilities

• EPIC (preferred)

Benefits

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Mercy Health offers competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible). Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts are also provided. Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders are included. Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support are available.