Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician

To facilitate the daily operations of Surgical Services by ensuring instruments and related accessories are appropriate to meet department needs.

• Referral Bonuses (once hired)
• Shift & Weekend Differentials available.
• Benefits available from day 1 for qualified employees.

• Organized and coordinates the daily flow of instruments/medical devices and accessories to ensure appropriate availability. * Prioritizes and provides appropriate instruments for assigned area(s).* Prioritizes reprocessing activities to ensure multiple case needs are met.* Provides appropriate and functional substitutions as situations warrant.* Responds to requests in a timely and appropriate manner.* Demonstrates flexibility, speed, and fluidity in response to rapidly changing needs.* Anticipates and meets need to ensure cases are not delayed.* Collaborates with staff to ensure availability of instruments and supplies.* Decontaminates items using appropriate technique and speed. Follows manufacturer's instructions.* Follows established procedures for care and handling of instruments.* Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of scheduled work-hours, which include after-hours, weekends and holidays. And if contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of surgical instruments, surgical intervention, principles of aseptic and sterilization technique. * Demonstrates functional use of a variety of complex instrument systems.* Demonstrates a working knowledge of the relationship of a variety of instruments to surgical procedures.* Operates reprocessing/sterilization equipment (sterilizers, aerators, ultrasonic, etc.)* Identifies procedure specific needs and initiates action to ensure those needs are met.* Demonstrates working knowledge of complimentary instrumentation.* Assembles routine and complex instrument sets with speed and accuracy using established procedures.* Wraps and prepares instruments for sterilization. * Performs all sterilization/disinfection monitoring.* Uses manufacturer's instructions throughout all phases of reprocessing.* Helps conduct educational sessions for staff growth and competency related to instruments.* Documents appropriately, legibly and timely (includes all dates).* Labels instruments/supplies accurately
• Utilizes an instrument inventory control system that ensures appropriate instruments are readily available. * Collaborates with surgical technologists, registered nurses, and surgical instrument lead to ensure appropriate functional resources are available.* Monitors integrity of instruments to reduce loss and/or damage.* Prioritizes sterilization activities for appropriate quantity and availability of instruments.* Maintains appropriate sterile instrument availability, both sets and single items.* Identifies barriers to effective and efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action.
• Monitors care and maintenance of instruments to ensure compliance with standard practice. * Monitors reprocessing process to ensure appropriate handling of instruments.* Monitors sterilization processes to ensure compliance with standards.* Collaborates with other team members to develop and revise practice patterns as needed.* Identifies opportunities for improvement and initiates corrective action and/or refers appropriately.* Demonstrates accuracy of tray assembly to ensure customer satisfaction and quality standards are met.* Inspects instruments for defects and follows instrument repair process.* Teaches staff appropriate care and handling of instruments.* Teaches staff appropriate instrument assembly technique and sterilization monitors procedures.* Identifies educational needs based on observations, feedback, problems and opportunities.* Assists with product evaluation such as different accessories.* Problem solves and follows through on issues with positive resolution.* Maintains an employee/patient safe environment - wears PPE