Sterile Processing Tech–St. Vincent Medical Center

Primary Function/General Purpose

Under general supervision, inspects, cleans, assembles and sterilizes patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturer's instructions. Distributes equipment, instruments and supplies to all areas of the Medical Center as well as satellite facilities. Responsible for all surgery instruments and equipment needing cleaning, sterilization, etc.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects soiled/reusable equipment and instruments.
• Using state of the art sterile processing methods and strict adherence to established procedures, manually/mechanically decontaminates instruments, trays and equipment.
• Sterilizes patient care equipment and supplies by operating sterilizing equipment according to established policies/procedures and following manufacturer's instructions.
• Assures processed instrumentation meets the stringent criteria for sterility and use in the OR prior to distribution.
• Inventories/stocks and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as needed.
• Determines adequate levels of reserve supplies for routine use and emergency situations.
• Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates, ensuring stock for perioperative room is located to designated areas.
• Notifies supply chain supervisor of missing items on case cart pick sheets.
• Aids with orientation of new employees.
• Participates in department meetings, in-services and QA/QI planning.
• Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing.
• Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control in a sterile area.
• Ensures that controlled activities (i.e., equipment sterilization, PAR levels, sterile wraps, etc.) are documented and maintained in a matter commensurate with accepted standards and protocol.
• Performs duties of instrument technician as needed.
• Fulfills surgical patient material needs by building case cart requisitions and immediate requests as required, and delivers items to the end user by various transportation modes within the facility as part of supply management including perioperative and cardiovascular operating rooms.

Licensing/Certification

Certified as a Central Service Technician by CBSPD or IAHCSMM or obtain within one year of hire. (required)

Education

High school diploma or GED (required)

Work Experience

None

Training

None

Languages

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.

Skills

• Identified and understands issues and problems
• Flexible and able to adapt to change
• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Active listening
• Relationship building

What We Offer

• 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
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support