SPD Technician - Sterile Processing (Big Island, Full-Time, 40)

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, cleans, prepares, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes surgical instruments and specific medical equipment according to established procedures and techniques.

• Inventories and restocks medical supplies on various patient care units.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, walking, kneeling, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing,hearing, speaking, stooping/bending, lifting usual weight of 15 pounds up to maximum of 50 pounds; pushing/pulling maximum weight of 50 pounds of force; carrying maximum weight of 50 pounds, gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

• Occasional: sitting, kneeling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, reaching at and below shoulder level.

• Operates all sterilizers, computers, printers, all washers, copier, fax, steam and air gun.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Subjected to heat while wearing protective uniform and working in decontaminator.

• Subjected to noise/vibration from sterilizers and equipment.

• Works with operating equipment.

• Exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases, infectious and disease-bearing specimens; infectious and contagious diseases; hazards of handling diseased organs and tissue; odorous chemicals and gases; low level radiation; and bio-hazardous substances.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

• Current Registered Central Supply Technician certification highly preferred

B. EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year experience in an acute care or outpatient setting.

• Experience to demonstrate:

o Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.

o Familiarity with medical supplies and instrumentation in an acute care setting preferred.

o Knowledge of automated systems preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet