Sterile Processing Technician

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Reports To: Surgicenter Supervisor

Position Objective:

The primary function of the Sterile Processing Technician is that of an allied health professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the appropriate decontamination, inspection, sterilization and inventory of the instruments and surgical trays.

Position Requirements:

• Operates sterilization equipment and maintains appropriate records such as logs and sterilization records.
• Minimum of 2 years recent sterile processing department experience
• Experience with Orthopedic instruments and trays to include total joint and spine
• Experience leading a team in an outpatient facility preferred.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Graduate of an Accredited Program or acceptable combination of skills and training
• Current certification by IAHCAM, ASHCSP, CBSPD
• Current BCLS Certification
• Demonstrates working knowledge of sterile technique related to sterile processing with working knowledge of sterile processing equipment and supplies
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians/surgeons, surgical staff, other health care workers, vendors, and work as a valued member of the team
• Ability to work well under pressure, respond appropriately and quickly to changes in workflow, work with speed and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workflow of the team
• Skills include clinical reasoning, problem solving, decision making, documentation skills, communication skills, leadership skills
• Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records and computer security codes, as well as protects the integrity of privileged information

First State Orthopaedics reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES

• Provide exceptional service to all of our patients.
• Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and business within the organization’s policies.
• Maintain OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• Treat everyone with respect, courtesy and friendliness.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures for our organization.
• Communicate recommendations on improvements of policies and procedures to management.
• Participate in committees, discussions and other team functions.
• Provide additional duties as may be assigned.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills or duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments). This document does no create an employment contract and employment is “at-will”.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Sterile processing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• IAHCAM (Required)
• ASHCSP (Required)
• CBSPD (Required)
• BCLS (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newark, DE 19713 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $27