What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician II ( SPT ) position at Trinity Health MI?
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Position Summary:
Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.
What the Sterile Processing Technician II ( SPT ) will do:
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Position Summary:
Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.
What the Sterile Processing Technician II ( SPT ) will do:
- Properly identifies and decontaminates instruments through use of washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing techniques.
- Assembles instruments correctly, ensuring appropriate cleanliness and function is achieved.
- Prepares instruments for sterilization through proper packaging, rigid container system, and wrapping techniques.
- Sterilizes instruments by correctly loading carts and operating sterilizers (Steam Sterilizer and Low Temperature).
- Properly handles sterilized instruments for storage and distribution.
- Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case cart set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.
- Maintains the GI unit environment and endoscopic equipment, accessories, and supplies as directed. Ensures proper use, function, and safety within infection control guidelines.
- Ensures all endoscopes are cleaned and disinfected according to institutional policy and procedures.
- Ensures endoscopic accessories are cleaned and sterilized after use.
- Ensures that a leakage test is performed following each use of endoscope per manufacturer recommendations.
- Make sure to check angulation of scopes as needed.
- Send out endoscopes in need of repair and communicate that with Manager and Service Line Lead.
- Implements universal precautions.
- Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent
- Graduate from a sterile processing program
- 1 year of experience in Sterile Processing department
- Certification in Central Sterile Processing through CBSPD or HSPA
- Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
- Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
- Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
- Tuition Reimbursement
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.