Sterile Processing Technician - part time, days

About the role

The incumbent supports the Operating Room schedule by decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation. The incumbent is a vital member of the Perioperative Services Team and must adhere to all Perioperative standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation, linens and identifies those in need of repairs
• Follows established priority list, edited O.R. schedule, and telephone requests for required instruments
• Navigates automated instrument tracking system software
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the T-doc system
• Clearly documents as applicable, all processed material not track via electronic system
• Understands the needs and expectations of patients, faculty, and staff of UPHS and other affiliates
• HIPAA Compliance
• JCAHO Compliance
• Knowledgeable about all disinfectants and chemical germicides
• Able to reference MSDS
• Knowledgeable about procedures of emergencies for steam sterilization machines
• Able to assist clinicians in one or more surgical specialties
• Knowledgeable about biological logins with no assistance
• Makes professional use of downtime
• Serves as a resource
• Offers feedback in the spirit of helpfulness with respect for peers
• Demnstrates knowledge of departmental policies and findings
• Promotes a work environment that attracts and retains key talent
• Observes and verbalizes any breaks in techniques
• Utilizes policies and procedures as a resource
• Routinely attends in-service programs
• Adapts to schedule changes and responds professionally
• Takes ownership of tasks and problems when appropriate
• Accepts constructive criticism appropriately
• Knows when to seek help
• Learns active communication skills
• Learns to accept constructive criticism appropriately
• Willingly accepts changes in assignments and/or location

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Certification as a Central Processing Technician OR CRCST must be obtained within 18 months from date of hire

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about all disinfectants and chemical germicides
• Able to reference MSDS
• Knowledgeable about procedures of emergencies for steam sterilization machines
• Able to assist clinicians in one or more surgical specialties
• Knowledgeable about biological logins with no assistance
• Makes professional use of downtime
• Serves as a resource
• Offers feedback in the spirit of helpfulness with respect for peers
• Demnstrates knowledge of departmental policies and findings
• Promotes a work environment that attracts and retains key talent
• Observes and verbalizes any breaks in techniques
• Utilizes policies and procedures as a resource
• Routinely attends in-service programs
• Adapts to schedule changes and responds professionally
• Takes ownership of tasks and problems when appropriate
• Accepts constructive criticism appropriately
• Knows when to seek help
• Learns active communication skills
• Learns to accept constructive criticism appropriately
• Willingly accepts changes in assignments and/or location

Skills

• Knowledgeable about all disinfectants and chemical germicides
• Able to reference MSDS
• Knowledgeable about procedures of emergencies for steam sterilization machines
• Able to assist clinicians in one or more surgical specialties
• Knowledgeable about biological logins with no assistance
• Makes professional use of downtime
• Serves as a resource
• Offers feedback in the spirit of helpfulness with respect for peers
• Demnstrates knowledge of departmental policies and findings
• Promotes a work environment that attracts and retains key talent
• Observes and verbalizes any breaks in techniques
• Utilizes policies and procedures as a resource
• Routinely attends in-service programs
• Adapts to schedule changes and responds professionally
• Takes ownership of tasks and problems when appropriate
• Accepts constructive criticism appropriately
• Knows when to seek help
• Learns active communication skills
• Learns to accept constructive criticism appropriately
• Willingly accepts changes in assignments and/or location

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Part time (24 hours per week), Wednesday through Friday from 9am-5:30pm, up to every 3rd on-call weekend rotation, one summer and one winter holiday rotation.