Job Description Summary
MUSC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in providing critical care to procedural areas across our healthcare enterprise. Sterile Processing Technicians ensure procedural equipment consistently meets the highest quality and safety standards, and is ready for use by all areas across the healthcare enterprise. This position receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment including performing cleaning and sterilizing duties, and is an integral part of the daily operation of all units.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Typeā
PRNCost Center
CC000675 CHS - SPD (Sterile Processing) - Consolidated Service Center (Offsite)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-21Scheduled Weekly Hours
16Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in providing critical care to procedural areas across our healthcare enterprise. Sterile Processing Technicians ensure procedural equipment consistently meets the highest quality and safety standards, and is ready for use by all areas across the healthcare enterprise. This position receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment including performing cleaning and sterilizing duties, and is an integral part of the daily operation of all units.
Duties include:
- Maintain adequate inventory for assembly of instruments and equipment
- Perform and participate in the decontamination and cleaning of all instrumentation received, which include but are not limited to instrumentation and equipment received from all units according to established standards and procedures
- Prepare case carts and trays for decontamination and load them into washer and/or sterilizer as prescribed procedure
- Perform the operation of the index washers, cart washers, ultrasonic cleaners as well as manually cleaning instruments and equipment as prescribed by established standards and procedures
- Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly
- Uses appropriate container, wrap or pouch according to the size of the instrument or equipment
- Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures
- Know how to run tests on all sterilizers, monitor and document that all parameters have been met
- Use chemicals in the appropriate fashion taking into consideration the intended use of chemical as well as chemical s function: knowledge of appropriate PPE is also necessary
- Participates in expediting the OR schedule by assisting the other members of the OR Team in obtaining the instruments/equipment necessary for the procedure in a timely manner Assembles and distributes case carts accurately and in a timely manner
- Ability to travel between sites as needed, based on departmental needs
Additional Job Description
High School Diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).
Physical RequirementsĀ
Mobility & PostureĀ
Standing: ContinuousĀ
Sitting: ContinuousĀ
Walking: ContinuousĀ
Climbing stairs: InfrequentĀ
Working indoors: ContinuousĀ
Working outdoors (temperature extremes): InfrequentĀ
Working from elevated areas: FrequentĀ
Working in confined/cramped spaces: FrequentĀ
Kneeling: InfrequentĀ
Bending at the waist: ContinuousĀ
Twisting at the waist: FrequentĀ
Squatting: FrequentĀ
Manual Dexterity & StrengthĀ
Pinching operations: FrequentĀ
Gross motor use (fingers/hands): ContinuousĀ
Firm grasping (fingers/hands): ContinuousĀ
Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): ContinuousĀ
Reaching overhead: FrequentĀ
Reaching in all directions: ContinuousĀ
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): ContinuousĀ
Full use of both legs: ContinuousĀ
Balance & coordination (lower extremities): FrequentĀ
Lifting & Force RequirementsĀ
Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: InfrequentĀ
Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36ā: InfrequentĀ
Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: InfrequentĀ
Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: FrequentĀ Ā
Examples:Ā
Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. forceĀ
Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. forceĀ
Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. forceĀ
Vision & SensoryĀ
Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): ContinuousĀ
Recognize objects (near/far): ContinuousĀ
Color discrimination: ContinuousĀ
Depth perception: ContinuousĀ
Peripheral vision: ContinuousĀ
Hearing acuity (with correction): ContinuousĀ
Tactile sensory function: ContinuousĀ
Gross motor with fine motor coordination: ContinuousĀ
Selected Positions:Ā
Olfactory (smell) function: ContinuousĀ
RespiratorĀ use qualification: ContinuousĀ
Work Environment & ConditionsĀ
Effective stress management: ContinuousĀ
Rotating shifts: FrequentĀ
Overtime as required: FrequentĀ
Latex-safe environment: ContinuousĀ
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If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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