Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician (Open)

Decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes instruments, supplies, and equipment for patient care. Cleans, cultures, tests, and operates various sterilizers. Collaborate with other members of the surgical team to ensure quality patient care.

Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment.

Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen, and supplies using various types of sterilizers. Load sterilizers in the prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to material and requirements of items being sterilized. Verify appropriate sterilization cycle to ensure all parameters have been met. Complete appropriate documentation records.

Identify and assemble instrument procedure trays according to the prescribed manner. Wrap package and handle all items following procedure. Mark items with identifying data and distributes or store in designated area. Notify appropriate CTL or Manager when unable to replace parts or with equipment deficiencies in the work area.

Dispense products requested for sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies. Assign priority to emergency requests and issue required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure intended. Assemble and wrap materials, instruments and supplies according to established aseptic technique.

Disassemble and clean instruments and equipment using approved chemical solution. Reassemble instruments and equipment after cleaning. Replace lost or damaged parts.

Apply aseptic technique in daily work assignments.

Cleans and/or safely operates selected equipment within the department.

Maintains accurate documentation related to activities, including responsibility for creation of lot numbers for all sterilized items for tracking and recall purposes.

Effectively functions in crisis situations with appropriate actions based on sound judgement and submit appropriate communications.

Prepares case carts for surgical procedures.

May perform charge duties as needed and/or assigned.

May assist in the orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and total department operations as needed and/or assigned.

Assists in problem solving. May be involved in process improvement initiatives projects.

Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development.

May be asked to provided care at other Carilion facilities to meet Clinic Mission, Values and Guiding Principles.

Reports abnormal and critical information to the team Lead or manager.

Assists in the training of OR nurses and related staff, as well as serving as a resource for other hospital departments.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Compensation Range: $17.39 - $24.35

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training