Job Type

Part-time
Description
Sterile Processing Department
Part-time
32 to 40 hours bi-weekly
Shift Varies - 1st & 2nd
Includes every 4th weekend & holiday rotation
The SPD Technician performs repeated tasks in preventing the spread of infection by supervising and providing properly cleaned, inspected and processed equipment for facility use. They disassemble, clean, assemble and prepare surgical instrumentation and equipment for sterilization. They work in collaboration with the LPN Shift Supervisor, SPD Technicians and all departments to provide efficient and timely service to our clients. They assist in tracking inventory, reviewing, recording and recovering charges through the facility's computer system. Is involved in recording information for infection control and participates in the performance improvement activities within the departments. They may handle the SPD responsibilities of the morgue. They may be asked to supervise the department on a shift-to-shift basis, consulting the LPN Shift Supervisor or SPD Department Manager as needed.
Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience in an acute care hospital or surgery center, Sterile Processing, Central Service, Surgery Department preferred.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred, but willing to train. CST must be a graduate from accredited school with current certification through NBSTSA. CRCST must be certified through HSPA or CBSPD or must successfully complete Sterile Processing Technician course after 1 year of service. Will continue to maintain competency by completing the minimum hours of continuing education courses within each period, corresponding to certification renewal.
Position requires standing 90% of the shift. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and push or pull 150 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this job include intricate instrument inspection and requires exceptional close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.