Allied / Tech - Surgical Tech

Allied / Tech - Surgical Tech

Job Summary: The Sterile Processing Distribution (SPD) Technician is responsible for decontaminating, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, packaging, and sterilizing instrumentation for surgical cases, clinics, and nursing units. Follows protocols to ensure equipment/instrumentation processing meets standards for AAMI and organizational Infection Control guidelines. Provides both disposable and reusable equipment to the Operating Room. Dispenses disposable supplies utilized in OR cases.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs the re-assembly and packaging of instrument sets accurately and efficiently and in accordance with department policies and procedures and/or the manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Performs manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness.
• Inspects instruments for defects and proper functionality.
• Uses various electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects.
• Restocks Specialty Carts and Omnicells as necessary.
• Documents completed work and verifies processing parameters.
• Performs accurate documentation within the SPD Information system.
• Sterilize instrument sets in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and manufacture instructions for use (IFU).
• Pick supplies for same day/next day surgical cases.
• Answer telephone calls from internal and external customers.

Skills: Required Skills & Experience:

• Eight plus (8) + years of experience.
• Three to four (3-4) years of Travel experience.
• Experience with Trays, Decontamination, and Sterilization.
• Competency Evaluation with passing score of 90% or higher.
• Level 1 trauma experience and/or 50+ case days.
• Ability to meet unit expectation of 24-32 trays per 8hr shift.
• Decontamination - 2 manifolds per hour.
• Familiarity with OR and Clinic workflows as well as instrumentation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of Basic Medical Terminology.
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work repetitiously for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in an environment that frequently responds to STAT and ASAP customer needs.
• Ability to perform tasks with minimal error.
• Must possess critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience appreciated/preferred with: Borescope, OneSource, and SPM.

Required Skills:

• Trays
• Decontamination
• Sterilization
• Orthopedics
• Robotics

Additional Skills:

• OneSource
• SPM
• CV
• General
• Trauma
• Understanding of Basic Medical Terminology
• Critical Thinking
• Ability to Work Independently
• Borescope
• Laparoscopic
• Neurosurgery
• ENT
• Plastics
• Urology
• Gynecology
• Familiarity with OR and Clinic Workflows
• Basic Computer Skills

Required Education:

• High School diploma or GED.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• CRCST or CSPDT.

Client Details:

City: Urbana

State: IL

Zip Code: 61801