Sterile Processing Technician- Surgery

We are currently looking for a Full Time Sterile Processing Technician- Surgery to join our Sterile Processing Team team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center working 9:00am-5:30pm M Tu Wd Th Fr.

Summary:

Provides high quality sterility assurance. Performs essential cleaning and processing of instruments and medical equipment for all eligible departments through CNDH.

Responsibilities:
* Completes sterile processing procedures
- Cleans, disinfects, assembles, packages, records, sterilizes, and stores all instruments and equipment used for patient care
- Performs daily testing of sterilization equipment and reporting defective equipment to sterile processing supervisor
- Properly records daily testing of sterilization equipment
- Notifies supervisor immediately for any failed diagnostic testing on sterilization equipment
- Limits traffic in and out of the sterilization areas by transporting sterile instruments to their designated area(s)
- Cleans all sterilization areas and equipment according to guidelines on daily/weekly/monthly schedules
- Checks all sterilization areas for expirations on any sterilization products used
- Assists with transporting instruments to other facilities for sterilization processing when equipment is nonoperational
- Monitors procedure schedules daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases
* Utilizes proper personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
* Operates all sterilization equipment as necessary
* Ensures daily/weekly/monthly cleaning of all sterilization areas and equipment according to manufactures guidelines of equipment and facility guidelines
* Ensures all sterilization areas for expirations on any sterilization products used
* Answers infection control and sterilization questions for anyone that may ask
* Develops and maintains documentation as appropriate - files, logs, records, reports, etc.
* Participates in meetings to ensure effective communication with staff, peers, supervisors and management
* Participates in performance improvement activities to measure, assess and improve the quality of assigned work area
* Prepares reports as needed or requested
* Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Ensures compliance
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
* Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Skills:

Experience:
Essential:
* No prior experience required

Education:
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent

Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Certified Registered Central Service Technician

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Works in a hospital or clinic environment
* Potential exposure to biohazards
* Potential exposure to contagious diseases
* May be required to assist individuals with unmanaged emotions
* Interacts with patients in difficult and/or emergency situations
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Frequently assist with lifting patients
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
* Standing up to 100% of shift
* Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception
* Walking up to 100% of shift

Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission:
*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:
*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:
*The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork