Sterile Processing Technician II

Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician II is an integral part of the Surgical Services team, this staff member performs and participates in the decontamination, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment in a manner that consistently follows infection control and safety standards, assisting with training new employees, and ordering needed supplies in the absence of the department manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• DECONTAMINATION DUTIES:
• A: Equipment:
  • Collects and cleans used and contaminated equipment.
  • Wears appropriate PPE for cleaning equipment and uses approved cleaning solutions and materials.
  • Equipment is manually wiped down or dissembled in accordance with manufacture instructions for use (IFU).
  • Completes decontamination process, re-assembly, and testing of equipment.
• B: Instruments:
  • Collects and processes contaminated instruments for all patient care areas.
  • Wears appropriate PPE for instrument cleaning and uses approved cleaning solutions and materials.
  • Follows disassembly protocols for specific instrumentation. Exposes all instrument surfaces for the cleaning process. Selects the correct wash cycle per manufacturer IFU.
  • Follows established policy and procedure on receiving of loaner trays including visual inspection, verification of each item to the inventory list, and completion of necessary documentation. Sends all loaner trays through the same decontamination process.

• ASSEMBLY/STERILIZATION DUTIES:
• Identifies instrumentation coming from the decontaminator are clean and free of bioburden.
• Reassembles any instruments disassembled for decontamination.
• Verifies all instrument mechanisms are working smoothly. Reports any instruments that fail to the appropriate department and takes instruments out of service.
• Sorts and assembles sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available promptly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows the department protocols and skills list for: materials used for wrapping, wrapping techniques, peel packs, and use of rigid sterilization containers.
• Follows department policy on documentation of all sterilization loads, contents of each load, instrument tray labels, peel pack labels.
• Follows the appropriate sterilization method and settings and utilizes all appropriate

biological/verification indicators for each tray per manufacturer IFU.

• Follows department protocols and skills list for both sterilizer operations and processed biological indicator monitoring. Follows established sterilization parameters on each item based on manufacturer IFU.
• Completes all daily/weekly testing requirements such as but not limited to: Washers, Eye Wash Station, Ultrasonic, Sterilizers, and biological testing.
• Follows established protocols for the recall process of a positive biological attest.

• Department Support Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assumes a preceptor role to assist with the training of new staff members.
• Assists in ordering needed supplies in the absence of the department manager.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills. Works with the OR/CS liaison to address issues.
• Ortho Practice Requirement-Will complete the required amount of education specific to hip and knee replacement as outlined by St. Mary’s Hip & Knee Replacement Interdisciplinary Team which follows DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Maintains required certifications, competencies, and completes annual compliance courses on time.
• As part of our commitment to clinical education and workforce development, all staff are expected to actively support and participate in the education and mentorship of students assigned to the unit.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• High attention to detail required.
• Ability to read instructions and follow them appropriately.
• The ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English is required.
• Ability to work well alone or with a team.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification through HSPA required.
• 1 year of Sterile Processing experience required.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

• Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

• Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

• Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.