Sterile Processing Tech 1

YNHHS Requisition ID183049

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Performs a variety of tasks related to cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of medical/surgical linens, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies for the care and treatment of patients. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, folds, assembles, wraps, and labels reusable linens for sterilization.
• Performs individualized cleaning and decontamination procedures on general instrumentation and equipment; identifies items requiring special handling and initiates appropriate procedures.
• Inspects, assembles, packages, and labels general instrument sets and med-surgical supplies for sterilization.
• Inventories supply carts and par level stock; accurately checks and/or replenishes each item.
• Ensures that all components of patient equipment are clean, functional, and correctly assembled.
• Transports supplies/equipment to/from user areas, observing correct procedure and aseptic technique.
• Maintains clean work area; replenishes supplies as needed and monitors equipment function.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development as outlined in performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
• Inspects and assembles instruments and related supplies in specialty, medical-surgical procedure trays.
• Inventories supply/exchange carts and resuscitation carts, checking equipment function, replenishing stock, replacing outdated supplies, and accurately documenting required data.
• Performs terminal sterilization by required method of steam/ethylene oxide/gas plasma/dry heat, following established procedures. Demonstrates basic operational knowledge of equipment function; identifies and/or corrects malfunctions.
• Performs required test cycles and biological monitoring of sterilizers and designated equipment and accurately interprets and documents results as required.
• Performs individualized cleaning/decontamination procedures on specialized surgical instruments and equipment; identifies items requiring special handling and initiates appropriate procedures.
• Assembles surgical case carts, ensuring availability of supplies according to established schedules, and for emergency and/or added cases as required; selects and prints appropriate pick sheets for specific procedures and surgeons, as needed.
• Inspects and assembles surgical instrumentation and equipment, ensuring accuracy, cleanliness, and proper function; correctly packages and labels each item, and documents missing items.
• Responds appropriately to all requests from patient care areas; demonstrates good independent judgment in critical situations.
• Enters patient/department charges/credits in main hospital computer system, monitoring for accuracy and documenting issues/locations. Answers phone calls; responds appropriately to all requests.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a high school education required. Basic math skills required.

Experience: Prior CS/OR or related medical field desired but not essential. CS certification by an approved agency preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Licensure: N/A

Special Skills: C. S. Technician III has attained full competency and CS technical certification by an approved agency.