Sterile Processing Technician

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for performing routine activities in the decontamination, reprocessing/sterilization of supplies, instrument trays, and equipment necessary for patient care.

Job Functions

• Provides specialized experience and direct responsibility for providing clean and sterile medical/surgical supplies and equipment for use in all patient care areas in-house and for all off-site clinics.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques in preparation, packaging, and sterilization functions maintaining a basic knowledge of microbiological principles for SPD practice.
• Works to supply surgical services with supplies & equipment.
• Obtaining & assembles instruments, equipment, positioning devices, and supplies for procedures as indicated on physician’s preference cards.
• Performs testing and documentation of sterilization function with appropriate graphs and indicators.
• Maintains an adequate supply of patient related equipment, renting as needed to meet the demand.
• Maintains an adequate supply of linen needed for daily usage in Surgical Services.
• Assists & performs turnover in the OR suites between cases.
• Assists in transportation of pre & postoperative patients.
• Assistants in staff and patient cares as directed.
• Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in unit based Quality Improvement process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to coordinate instrument processing with daily surgical schedule
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in the English language and respond accordingly in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• Current BLS Certification of at first opportunity after hire, not exceed 9 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• SPD basic equipment experience with knowledge of sterilization methods and procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic technique
• Emergency Medical Technician or previous Nursing Assistant experience
• SPD certification