Sterile Processing Technician

Opportunity:

Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing Tech CSS

Job Details:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required with ability to work independently
• Certification in Sterile Processing and/or Technology required through either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HPSA)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Perform all steps necessary for proper decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and packaging of instruments and equipment for the operating room
• Completely and thoroughly disassemble instruments and equipment to ensure removal of debris, surgical soil, and bioburdens prior to sterilization or high-level disinfection
• Perform multi-step procedures to effectively reprocess various instruments, including autoclaving
• Perform and validate all cleaning of instruments using established policies and procedures, manufacturer instructions for use guidelines, and AAMI guidelines
• Maintain records for all sterilization procedures including interpretation of biological monitoring, validation of monitoring results, and quality assurance checks
• Effectively communicate with providers and staff to problem solve in the event of instrument shortages and the need to substitute or offer alternatives
• Verify that equipment functions properly and requisition for equipment maintenance, repair, or replacement as needed
• Remove defective equipment from service
• Maintain competency in sterilization reprocessing through return demonstration and participation in continuing education
• Assist in training and certification of team members on sterilization processes as needed
• Perform additional supply handling duties including product ordering and stocking, inventory checks, and other basic inventory management functions as time permits
• Knowledge of infection control, surgical instrumentation care and cleaning, sterile techniques, and inventory management preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Must be task and detail oriented, self-motivated, and possess advanced hand-eye coordination skills