Sterile Processing Technician Associate

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Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week period)
• Evening/night, 8-hour shifts
• Occasional weekends
• SEIU represented & benefit eligible position

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments (all elements may not be assigned in this level)
  • Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures.
  • Assures instruments are clean and free of foreign matter in preparation for sterilization.
  • Assembles instruments sets and trays accurately.
  • Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method.
• Performs work following safety standards and protocols (all elements may not be assigned in this level)
  • Follows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination.
  • Demonstrates appropriate use of washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other department equipment.
  • Operates sterilizers safely, documenting loads according to standards.
  • Processes and interprets biological controls and tests per guidelines, document for each procedure.
  • Reports potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or lead.
  • Conducts quality assurance checks on required equipment per department guidelines.
• May provide support for Case Carts, Sterile Core and other areas as assigned
  • Pulls cases for next day, add-on and emergency procedures accurately.
  • Completes the appropriate paperwork for compliant charging and billing or case.
  • Follow tasks assignment list when working in the sterile core.
  • Responds to urgent request with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• Vocational or Technical Training Completion of Instrument Specialist/Central Supply program or Surgical Technology program preferred
• 0 to 2 years in sterile processing 1 year preferred
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required CBSPD within 1-1/2 Yrs or
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) this requirement not applicable if in 3 month program
• Certified Registered Central Service Tech CRCST within 1-1/2 Yrs required
• Certified Registered Central Service Tech This requirement not applicable if in 3 month program

Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently