Sterile Processing Technician- Main OR Sterile Processing

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Properly prepares, processes, distributes supplies, instruments, trays, and/or equipment to the Operating Room, Patient Care, and specific procedural departments. Prepares, inspects and assembles trays and equipment in a timely manner and according to written procedures and infection control guidelines. The Sterile Processing Technician performs other duties as assigned. Identifies and facilitates opportunities for improvement in the areas of quality care and services, stewardship, employee satisfaction, communication, accountability and customer satisfaction.

• Oversees the orientation of new employees, assesses the ongoing competence of all employees and conducts performance appraisals.
• Coaches employees and focuses on ongoing staff development.
• Serves as an integral member of the work team, demonstrating technical/professional competence in the job role as stated in the following:
• Correctly processes instruments, trays, and equipment according to policies and standards. Disassembles, cleans, and disinfects contaminated instruments and accurately reassembles according to product guidelines, policies and standards.
• Properly prepares, inspects and assembles trays and equipment in a timely manner and according to written procedures and infection control guidelines.
• Correctly sterilizes instruments and trays. Operates and monitors sterilizers, ETO machines system I, washer/disinfectors, and heat sealers according to departmental polices and manufacturers guidelines.
• Reviews daily OR schedule for Laparoscopic cases and accurately pulls and sterilizes trays to meet the daily case needs.
• Consistent in documentation of all activities. Complete trays with instrument list. Documents sterilization activity according to policy. Checks and documents biological testing according to policy.
• Maintains a safe environment for co-workers and customers. Demonstrates adherence to safety standards, blood and body fluid precautions and hand washing. Uses standard precautions and PPE 100% of the time.
• Consistently acts as an instrument resource person for the Operating Room and specific procedural departments.

Essential:

• Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully accomplish the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Excellent skills in communication and resolution conflict. Demonstrates tact, timeliness, coaching, accountability, commitment, leadership to achieve goals.

Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Other information:
Certifications Essential: none
Certifications Preferred: CBSPD
Experience Essential: Three to five years of experience in professional/technical role or other work appropriate to the team.
Experience Preferred: One to two years of Sterile Processing Department experience. Previous supervisory experience.