Sterile Processing Tech I

Sterile Processing Tech I

Performs instrument processing activities, decontamination, assembly, sterilization and restocking of instruments to remote locations to ensure availability to areas providing direct patient care.

1. Prepare work area at beginning of shift

2. Maintains a clean and safe work area at all times

3. Participates in routine cleaning activities (i.e. sterilizers, surface areas, storage carts, etc.)

4. Transports and decontaminates all soiled instrumentation and equipment to a state of cleanliness and disinfection and disposes of all infectious items according to established procedures

5. Maintains customer focus and service responsiveness by answering incoming calls in a timely manner and responding immediately to emergency requests

6. Assures accuracy in the assembly and packaging of all necessary instrumentation, special trays and equipment for sterilization. Inspects and lubricates all instruments and power equipment according to manufacture recommendations to insure cleanliness and proper working order

7. Performs all steam, sterrad and ethylene oxide sterilization activities insuring cycle and documentation accuracy

8. Operates all department equipment according to manufacture recommendations

9. Prioritizes work activities to insure all instruments are available as needed for scheduled surgical procedures on a daily basis

10. Follows established policies and procedures in the performance of all work activities in compliance with regulatory agency requirements

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED

One (1) Year of applicable experience, determined by facility – OR Successful completion of a Sterile Processing Tech or Surgical Tech Program from an accredited school.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards page.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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