Sterile Processing Tech

Job Summary

• The position is responsible for assembling, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing and/or storing procedure trays, surgical trays and equipment.
• Also assembles, distributes and/or delivers disposable and durable medical equipment, case carts and supplies to fill the needs of the Operating Room, Nursing Units, Ancillary Departments and SCL Clinics.
• Operates and monitors sterilization equipment.
• Disassembles carts and follows Universal Precautions for decontamination.
• Sterilizes, disinfects durable medical equipment and instruments, packages clean supplies and instruments, maintains records for all instruments and transports sterilized items to the floor.
• Assembles sterilized instruments and rechecks all instruments for cleanliness and/or impairment. Properly checks power equipment.
• Takes measures to allow for easy instrument tracking including following labeling processes, use of engraver, reporting and documenting all missing instruments and implants replaced in trays.
• Communicates the equipment and instrument inventory status with the Central Processing staff and Surgery Charge Nurse including order status, back orders and/or changes.
• Responds to emergency situations by insuring all emergency, trauma and add-on cases are supplied properly and delivered to the Operating Room in a timely manner.
• Utilizes applications and technology to accurately facilitate record keeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Provides on the job training on the job training (OJT) to newly hired associates in the department.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to work overtime based on business need.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Required Skills & Experience

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Experience and understanding in the use of computers, as well as the ability to learn software relevant to Sterile Processing.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast-paced, service oriented environment.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in hospital or clinic operating room.
• Required Skills ['DECONTAMINATION', 'STERILE PROCESSING', 'UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS', 'INSTRUMENT TRACKING', 'STERILIZATION EQUIPMENT']
• Additional Skills ['EFFECTIVE AND DIPLOMATIC COMMUNICATION', 'FAST-PACED, SERVICE ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT', 'APPLICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY', 'COMPUTERS', 'SOFTWARE RELEVANT TO STERILE PROCESSING', 'PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITAL OR CLINIC OPERATING ROOM']

Education Requirement

High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure

N/A

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

N/A

this position requires a CRCST

Languages

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Minimum Degree Required

Completed High School (Diploma or GED) Reason: Vacancy