Sterile Processing Technician Senior

Sterile Processing Technician

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts
• Occasional weekends

Job Description:

Provides sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments as required. This work includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment, following guidelines from federal and state agencies, manufacturer and hospital infection control. In the senior role, serves as a resource/expert in all areas of the sterile processing area/function, providing technical direction and support to staff, including orientation.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments
• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures.
• Assures instruments are clean and free of foreign matter in preparation for sterilization.
• Assembles instrument sets and trays accurately.
• Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method.
• Performs work following safety standards and protocols
• Follows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other department equipment.
• Operates sterilizers safely, documenting loads according to standards.
• Processes and interprets biological controls and tests per guideline, documenting for each procedure.
• Reports potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or Lead.
• Conducts quality assurance checks on sterilization equipment per department guidelines.
• Provides support for Care Carts, Sterile Core and other areas as assigned
• Pulls cases for next day, add-on and emergency procedures accurately.
• Completes the appropriate paperwork for compliant charging and billing of case.
• Follow tasks assignment list when working in the sterile core.
• Responds to urgent requests with accuracy and efficiency.
• Acts as resource for all areas of sterile processing
• Participates in orientation of new staff and ongoing mentoring of team.
• Reports problems, issues or ideas.
• Provides assistance, ideas or information to support the work of the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 1 year in Sterile Processing area

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Vocational or Technical Training-Completion of Instrument Specialist/Central Supply program, or Surgical Technology program

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required upon hire or
• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) from the Board of Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $24.50 to $33.54 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer