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.