Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Monroe Regional Hospital - Sterile Processing

You will make sure aseptic procedures are followed and comply with appropriate policies while performing Central Sterile duties. In this role, you will manage OR stock and supplies, monitor PAR levels and order supplies as needed. 

This position will also help nursing staff with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and transportation. 

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.   

ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Collects soiled supplies and equipment for processing and maintains an inventory of sterile and clean supplies and equipment in each department. Decontaminates reusable instruments and patient equipment using hand prewash and disinfectant and/or hand wash with mechanical wash. Inspects/tests, assembles, and/or wraps and sterilizes all patient care supplies and equipment. 

• Has an understanding of the principal function and application of all equipment used in or dispensed from the department; washer decontaminator, sterilizers (steam and Gas Plasma), instruments, traction, and all patient equipment. 

• Receives written and/or telephone orders for supplies. Fills request/requisitions by obtaining items from sterile processing or store stock and delivers to the requesting area. Monitors use of supply items and replenishes as necessary, rotates inventories, and notifies appropriate personnel of shortages for reorder. Monitors patient chargeable for accuracy by means of computer entry as credits or debits. 

• Assumes reasonability for conducting and interpreting all processing monitors, biological tests, and maintaining sterilization records. 

• Cleans storage shelves, automated equipment, and the like according to department policy. 

• Attends staff educational and development programs as required by regulatory agencies. 

• Maintains quality in job functions and participates in the department quality improvement operation. 

• Perform all related duties as requested or required. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Skills: Must have effective interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of hospital staff and the public. Must have the capacity to maintain supplies, equipment, and surgical goods according to guidelines. Must be able to work independently using good judgement, maintaining self-confidence, and be trustworthy. Must know computer processing and data entry. Due to continuously changing patient census/activity and staffing needs, must have the flexibility to work a varying schedule should the need arise, which may require working overtime (greater than 8 hours a day or 80 hours a pay period worked hours per week) and/or shift durations that exceed the assigned status for shift length and/or hours per week. 

• Certification: Certification as a Sterile Processing Service Technician