Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing TechnicianThis position is responsible for ensuring that all basic surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality / timely manner throughout the hospital. Will begin to train and validate competencies to allow perform of these duties independently and without close supervision. Utilizes applications and technology to accurately facilitate record keeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations, promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards, performs other duties as assigned. May be required to work overtime based on business need, may be required to float to other departments (within the scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need, may be required to be placed on-call based on business needs.Shift Details: Full-time/Benefits EligiblePRN-Flex mostly evening hours but could involve daytime hoursEssential FunctionsLevel IDisassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect basic surgical instruments.Identify, Assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack, label and sterilize/high level disinfect basic surgical instruments.Print off a needs list and collect all the necessary items needed for surgical/medical procedures.Clean, and correctly use CP equipment.Perform, read, validate and record all biological and chemical sterilization tests and parameters before making equipment available for use.Print off a needs list and collect all the necessary items needed for surgical/medical procedures. Issue sterile supplies to areas of the hospital or regional campuses. Issue and receive durable, moveable clinical equipment.Perform basic inventory duties as required.Communicate effectively both verbally and written with providers, caregivers, and vendors.Level 2Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic medical procedures and 2+ surgical specialties.Identify, Assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack, label and sterilize surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic procedures and 2+ surgical specialties.Clean, troubleshoot and correctly use CP equipment.Perform, read, validate and record all biological and chemical sterilization tests and parameters before making equipment available for use.Print off a needs list and collect all the necessary items needed for surgical/medical procedures. Issue sterile supplies to areas of the hospital or regional campuses. Issue and receive durable, moveable clinical equipment.Perform inventory duties, such as locating, equipment and consumable products at your facility to send to the utilizing department when required.Communicate effectively both verbally and written with providers, caregivers, and vendors.Validate all our basic competencies for Sterile Processing within our education system.Locate, read and perform a manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).Level 3Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic medical procedures and 4+ surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. Orthopedics, neuro, and Vascular).Identify, Assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack, label and sterilize surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic procedures and 4+ surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. Orthopedics, neuro, and Vascular).Perform, read, validate and record all biological and chemical sterilization tests and parameters before making equipment available for use.Perform and document daily and weekly testing of decontamination and sterilization equipment. Clean, troubleshoot and correctly use CP equipment.Work with medical equipment/instrumentation vendors to check-in, prepare, sterilize and check-out requested equipment/instrumentationPrint off a needs list and collect all the necessary items needed for surgical/medical procedures. Issue sterile supplies to areas of the hospital or regional campuses. Issue and receive durable, moveable clinical equipment.Perform inventory duties, such as locating, equipment and consumable products at your facility or other facilities and work with SCO to send items to the utilizing hospital or department when required.Communicate effectively both verbally and written with providers, caregivers, and vendors.Teach, train, orient and precept students and new SPD caregivers explaining concepts in addition to modeling correct and safe practice. Help validate all our basic competencies for Sterile Processing within our education system.Locate, read and perform a manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).SkillsCommunicate effectively both verbally and writtenCustomer ServiceVendor RelationshipsSterilization TechniquesEquipment OperationsDisinfectingSurgical Instrumentation (Level 2-3)Sterile Processing (Level 2-3)Posting SpecificsLevel 1 Pay Range: 19.50 - 26.48 USD HourlyLevel 2 Pay Range: 20.07 - 28.59 USD HourlyLevel 3 Pay Range: 20.88 - 31.09 USD HourlyBenefits Eligible: YesDepartment: Sterile ProcessingThis position could be filled as a Sterile Processing Technician II or Sterile Processing Technician III depending on qualifications.Minimum Qualifications (Level 1)Must attain Central Processing Certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) within one year of hire date.Minimum Qualifications (Level 2-3)Central Processing Certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) required.Preferred QualificationsHigh School DiplomaExperience with Sterile Processing Department softwareCER or CIS certification through HSPA (Level 3)Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:16The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$19.50 - $26.48We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.