What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech position at Surgery Partners Brand?
Baptist Surgery Center - opening soon! Now hiring a Sterile Processing Technician!
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess knowledge of sterile techniques, instrumentation, identification, use, and understands the importance of infection prevention
- Ensure equipment is cleaned, inspected, tested, and maintained according to principles of sterile technique, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation and documentation needed for caseload
- Troubleshoot problems related to equipment, supplies and service. Takes appropriate corrective action when a break in technique occurs and informs the appropriate personnel
- Exercise caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic and ensures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to the collection area on time per MSDS and OSHA regulations
- Monitor operative schedule and communicates with vendors and representatives to ensure required supplies and implants are available for continuity of provisions of services
- Be responsible for maintaining State and Federal sterility paperwork and other needed documentation to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Have regular and predictable attendance
- Possess the ability to work cooperatively with others
- Performs all other duties as assigned
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Experience:
- 1 year of sterile processing experience is required.
- Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control.
- Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Certifications:
- Certified Sterile Processor Certification is required and must be maintained.
- BLS certification is required.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.