Sterile Supply Technician- Certified

Job Overview

This position can independently decontaminates, cleans, prepares, retrieves, and sterilizes surgical items and equipment. This position also stores and issues supplies in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This position must have complete knowledge to use specific mechanical equipment, such as, sonic cleaners, washer sterilizers, EtO, Sterrad, Steris, and other specialized equipment; must also have extensive knowledge of regulatory agency requirements and adhere to guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Mentors/orients new staff and acts as a resource to Sterile Supply Technician I.
• Uses and mentors new team members in proper sterilization methods for all items being processed; completes sterilization records and processes biologicals according to policy to support the sterilization method used.
• Trains new team members in inventory management, including proper storage of supplies, checking for outdates, rotating stock, and placing instrument trays, sets, and peel packs in their correct locations while maintaining storage standards.
• Trains new team members on how to inspect, assemble, wrap, and properly label instrument sets, trays, and other items for processing according to policy and provided instructions.
• Trains new team members to inspect all scopes, cords, and power sets for proper functioning, ensuring cords, adapters, and related components are correct and operational.
• Trains new team members on proper breakdown and decontamination of instrument sets and case carts according to established procedures and provided information.
• Supports ongoing adherence to sterilization, assembly, inspection, and decontamination standards by guiding new team members through proper techniques and policies.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Frequently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting
• Pulling - Frequently
• Pushing - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Reading - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Using Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
• Excel: Always… Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
• Respect: Always… Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests
• Value: Always… Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste
• Engage: Always… Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community