Sterile Processing Technician Level I Prn (Newbridge Students)

*THIS IS FOR NEWBRIDGE STERILE PROCESSING REFERRED STUDENTS ONLY*

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.

Essential Functions

• Performs decontamination procedure
• Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization
• Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods
• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
• Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
• Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED Required and
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program Preferred

Work Experience

• Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience Preferred and
• Basic medical terminology Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. Required
• Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. Required
• Good manual dexterity. Required
• Attention to details. Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification required through CBSPD or IAHCSMM within 2 years of hire and must maintain certification thereafter. Required

  Physical Demands

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Constantly 50 lbs
• Carrying Constantly 50 lbs
• Pushing Constantly 50 lbs
• Pulling Constantly 50 lbs
• Climbing Constantly 50 lbs
• Balancing Constantly
• Stooping Constantly
• Kneeling Constantly
• Crouching Constantly
• Crawling Constantly
• Reaching Constantly
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Frequently
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly