ASC Sterile Processing Tech

Surgical Instrument Technician

Cleans and prepares instruments for surgical cases. Reviews and maintains adequate level of supplies for sterile supply room. Assists in transporting and lifting patients in preoperative, operating room and recovery room areas.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Handle, clean instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's cleaning and maintenance recommendations.
• Assemble trays swiftly with minimal errors. Check for broken instruments and ensure that all parts of the instruments are present in the appropriate trays.
• Properly wrap instruments and supplies and place chemical indicators in all trays and packs to be sterilized.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding the loading, operating and maintenance of steam sterilizers, and SPD equipment to include routine cleaning of same.
• Maintain a clean, neat and safe environment at all times.
• Ensure that adequate and predetermined inventory levels of processed and sterile supplies are maintained in SPD.
• Assist in receiving and stocking operating room supplies.
• Ensure blankets and sheets are stocked in the blanket warmers.
• Assist in general cleaning of operating rooms to include the removal of trash and linens from the room.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Corporate Culture Responsibilities

• Follow established corporate and department-specific policies and procedures.
• Attend all corporate and department-specific required training.
• Uphold MCC's Purpose, Values, and Vision.
• Abide by MCC's Corporate Culture Responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned cheerfully and willingly.

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold and maintain current BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in sterile processing or sterile processing training program preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Display customer services skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must pay close attention to detail
• Be a person of integrity and character, willing to embrace change and make a positive impact in the lives of patients and co-workers.
• Ability to work with staff members at all levels of the organization in a cooperative, team-oriented manner.
• Ability to work in close proximity with co-workers and maintain a professional attitude.
• Must be able to communicate with individuals of varying socio-economic backgrounds.
• Displays ability of giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.

Physical Requirements Of The Essential Job Functions

• Lifts (maximum of 50 plus pounds) when necessary.
• Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exists up to 90% of the time
• Ability to perform constant repetitive hands and finger motions.
• Ability to work in various positions (standing, sitting, bending, and walking) for extended periods of time during an 8-hour workday.
• Physically able to work long hours.
• Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
• Seeing: Yes
• Hearing: Yes

Emotional Requirements Of The Essential Job Functions

• Must exhibit stable work behaviors daily.
• Must possess adequate individual coping skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional regardless of workload or time constraints.
• Must be able to work under stress and remain calm and professional.