Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing*Days 40hr/wk

Shift: Days

General Summary:

Under direct supervision, training and according to established procedures/polices/regulations; performs technical work involved in decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, sterile storage and distribution of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Assures proper monitoring of sterilization equipment. Occasionally works overtime, rotating weekends and holidays and must take call on a rotating basis for weekends and holidays.

Requirements:

• Associates degree in business or related area or licensure preferred.
• CST or CSPT or IAHCSMM-CRCST, or other recognized SPD certification required
• minimum of three years of experience in Sterile (Sterile) Processing.
• Effective leadership skills; team-oriented management style; positive communication; experience in process improvement activities. Previous leadership preferred.
• Proficient writing and verbal skills.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

1. Must be able to effectively rotate through all work-stations and perform all SPD functions and assorted support duties:
   1. Technicians in orientation—all functions and duties will be performed with the direct supervision of a certified SPD technician.
   2. Non-certified technicians that have successfully completed orientation will perform all functions and duties independent of a certified technician.
2. Must be self-motivating and be able to prioritize the workload based on the need of departments.
3. Accurately cleans and sorts all soiled instrumentation, drills, scopes and other medical equipment entering the decontamination area based on standards and manufacturer’s instructions. Universal/Standard Precautions and department dress code must be adhered to at all times.
4. Able to operate the washer decontaminator, cart washer, ultrasonic cleaner, automated scope reprocessor, all sterilizers, and computer.
5. Perform proper principals and strict techniques of sterilization. Keep and maintain daily records of testing results of Biological Indicators (BIs) and BOWIE-DICK tests via instrument tracking software. Reads BI’s at the appropriate times and with a low error rate (no more than one (1) late or missed read per month).
6. Assures proper assembly, wrapping and packaging of instrument sets according to count sheets, standards, and manufacturer’s instructions. Inspects all instruments for good working condition. Uses appropriate chemical indicators for sterilization method. Assures proper load tracking on instrument sets via labels. Maintains an error rate that is below 1.0% per month for tray accuracy.
7. Assists in additional duties that are identified by SPD Lead Technician, SPD Supervisor, Clinical Director of OR/SPD and/or the Surgical Services Director.
8. Develops and maintains effective communication. Communicates missing instrument to appropriate SPD and OR staff. Reports off effectively to the next shift.
9. Inventory stock, non-stock supplies, and implants. Maintains appropriate par levels and notifies SPD Lead Technician or SPD Supervisor of low levels of inventory.
10. Adheres to the hospital policies and procedures. Incorporates the hospital values into work practices. Adheres to Best Practice Standards.
11. Mentors new SPD Technicians and students.
12. Use of proper body mechanics.
13. Insures that SPD is kept cleaned and organized.
14. Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.

Requisition #: req10447