Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

MSA SurgiCenter , a subsidiary of Muskegon Surgical Associates, is seeking an individual to join our team as a  Sterile Processing Technician (per diem) in our Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Muskegon Surgical Associates, PC has been providing surgical care to West Michigan since 1972. We are an independently owned multi-specialty practice consisting of 13 surgeons and approximately 120 employees.

The Sterile Processing Technician plays a critical role in ensuring safety and success of surgical and endoscopy procedures by meticulously cleaning, disinfecting, preparing, processing, and distributing sterile and non-sterile medical supplies and equipment. They are also responsible for monitoring quality activities and the physical environment to ensure that all equipment and supplies meet the necessary standards for patient safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, AAAHC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility. Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification, and assembly according to OneSource and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed. Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness, and cleanliness.

Coordinates with Materials Dept to ensure facility sets are stocked to PAR levels. Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service. Communicates with operating room staff to provide required instruments. Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Manager and Supply Chain Coordinator and follow process for replacement. Resources to nursing staff in all departments regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques. Clean, set up, sterilize, and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift. Maintains records for QA and sterilization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· Holds and maintains either the Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential

· Associate degree in related healthcare field preferred

· Minimum 3-5 years sterile processing experience in ambulatory surgery center or hospital setting

· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification