Sterile Processing Specialist

Description

Summary:

The Sterile Processing Specialist is responsible for prioritizing, inventory, and coordinating activities associated with High Level Disinfection (Sterilization), Endoscopy, and Durable Medical Equipment.

The following duties provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. The ARE NOT a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, packaging, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with quality control through routine testing and cleaning to assure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly.
• Inspects and verifies instruments and equipment function properly. Submits work orders for equipment maintenance, repair, or replacement, and removes defective equipment from service.
• Participates in development and execution of departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with good interpersonal skills.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of service lines and precepts new employees at all levels regarding service line with respect to specific issues and trouble shooting.
• This position will also assist in Durable Medical Equipment (DME) with Inventory Management responsibilities including: maintaining par levels, expiration date management, properly execute receiving inventory functions and distribution.
• Provide cross-coverage in Central Supply and other areas as assigned by management.
• Other duties may be assigned by management.

Qualification:

• Active, unencumbered Nursing License (Must obtain an Alaska Nursing License within six (6) months of hire), or
• Current IAHCSMM certifications as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician and Certified Healthcare Leader

Education & Experience:

• 2 years of experience in sterile processing, high level disinfection areas, operating rooms, or endoscopy

Degree of Supervision Required

This position requires minimal supervision from the Supply Chain Director in compliance with the philosophy, policies, procedures, and practices of SSMH.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Current BLS certification required
• IAHCSMM (CRCST) certification required within twelve (12) months of hire
• CBSPD (CFER) certification required within eighteen (18) months of hire

Preferred Experience Qualifications:

• Experience in the Alaska Tribal Health System.

Arctic Slope Native Association, Ltd.: Exercises its rights in Native Hire Preference, Contracting/Subcontracting and Employment Practices applicable by law is committed to maintaining a drug free, smoke free workplace.