Sterile Processing Technician - PT (17-23) hrs- Swing Shift

Job Summary

Duties And Responsibilities

• Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to OneSource and preparation for sterilization
• Retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed
• Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness
• Celebrates individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency
• Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments
• Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Clinical Director and Material Manger and follow process for replacement
• Must be able to clean, sterilize, and assemble equipment, instruments, special trays, packs
• Sterilize supplies obtained from other departments and return them to appropriate areas
• Handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately; and hand washing as appropriate
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available for use
• Order stock and inventory supply closets as well as surgery
• Attend all staff meetings and required in-services
• Communicate with colleagues, peers and superiors through succinct expression and receptive listening
• Participate in resolving problems of the department
• Help maintain and update all surgical procedure cards and make notebooks
• Safely operate the steam and steris sterilizer
• Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel
• Remain cognizant of changing laws and regulations pertinent to the O.R. and develops and recommends policies and procedures to assure compliance with the changing laws
• Maintain required confidentiality
• Deal with anger, frustration and criticism in a constructive manner
• Assume responsibility for personal actions and results
• Prepare and arrange instruments, supplies, and assist the surgeon by providing sterile instruments and supplies
• Actively engage in quality improvement activities

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Certificate in Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST)
• Preferred Requirements: Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology
• Knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction
• Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters
• Able to assemble and wrap appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment
• Knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate and sterilize equipment, supplies and instruments
• Complete twelve (12) hours of Sterile Processing (SPD) training via webinars, podcasts, formal classes or online study
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts up to 100 or more pounds consistently causing a high volume of stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, and twisting