Sterile Processing Tech I

Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech I

Department: Sterile Processing

Reports to: Shift Charge – SPD Supervisor – Director of Surgical Services

Employer paid benefits;  Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Compensation: Min $19.39 Max $29.69

Definition of Position: 

This position receives and reprocesses reusable instruments throughout the hospital, performs cleaning and sterilizing duties.  Responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment.  They will distribute reprocessed supplies, assist with pulling case carts and assist with inventory control in surgery.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.
• Adherent to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Operate equipment is utilized in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.
• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
• Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.
• Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

                Required: High School graduate or GED.

                Preferred: Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Program.

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations:

                Required: None

                Preferred: Sterile Processing Technician Certificate.

Experience:

                Required: Sterile Processing Experience 3 years.

Other:

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