STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (ON-CALL)

Job: CERTIFIED Sterile Processing Technician (ON-CALL)

Location: Orthopedic Outpatient Center

Employment: ON-CALL

Pay: $25.60-$31.38 (CERTIFIED)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the effective cleaning, inspection, maintenance, proper sterilization and distribution of sterile instrumentation and equipment. Is a team player and works collaboratively with the OR to ensure all supplies, instrumentation and equipment are available for surgical cases as well as other procedures requiring sterile supplies and/or instrumentation. Assists the nurses and physicians in delivering the highest standard of patient care available. Is knowledgeable in sterile processing standards and serves as a patient safety advocate.

** This is an ON-CALL position ** Hours may vary. 

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS include the following: The required behaviors associated with the following competencies are outlined in the Competency Assessment form.

• Standard I Demonstrates competence related to the application of the Surgery Center’s core values.
• Standard II Practices all facets of health & safety.
• Standard III Practices human resource responsibility.
• Standard IV Demonstrates competence in performance of duties and responsibilities related to tasks, skills and procedures rendered to the clients served..

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility:

•  High School diploma or GED 
•   Current Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required prior to start date. 
•  Basic computer skills

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

•  Successful completion of a sterile processing course. Or 1 year of healthcare experience.
•  1 year of Sterile Processing experience.

Eligibility: All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

Interpersonal: Effective communication skills; oral and written. Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner. Serves as a role model to other staff members. Demonstrates the ability to work well with other employees.

Critical Thinking: Ability to clean and assemble instruments, organize equipment, instruments, and supplies in department and in case carts according to preference cards. Ability to adhere to the work schedule and manage time appropriately. Assumes responsibility for competency and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education. Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks. Above average organization skills.

Knowledge: Working knowledge and experience in a hospital, sterile processing department, or ambulatory surgery center. Ability to anticipate the needs of the OR and has trays, instruments, and supplies readily available for all procedures. Ensures that an adequate number of in-house trays, instruments and supplies are available in accordance with daily/weekly caseload.

MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDES: Computer and telephone. Standard surgical instrument use and processing, equipment, and medical supplies. Autoclaves and washer/sterilizer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Occasional overtime. Must handle stress in meeting time demands.