Sterile Processing Technician

Job Details:

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Maplewood, MN 55109

Shift/Schedule: 2:30pm - 10:30pm

Pay Rate: $44-$49/Hr.

Holiday Rate: $68-$73/hr.

Hours Per Week: 40

Hours Per Day: 8

Days Per Week: 5

Start Date: 06/05/2023

Est. End Date: 09/01/2023

Duties:

• Reviews and interprets O.R. surgery schedule on an on-going basis to determine priority of surgical instruments needed. Assembles instruments according to the daily distribution report.
• Inspects, tests, assembles, packages and labels O.R. surgical instruments, implant, and vendor sets in preparation for sterilization by following all manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU's).
• Ensures instruments are available and ready when needed.
• Completes Sterility Check points on instruments assembled and shipped.
• Assembles instruments to the quality triangle of be 100% complete, sterile, and on time.
• Distributes instruments to the proper surgical case and hospital site.
• Transports instruments and supplies between processing areas.
• Responds to emergency requests for supplies and instruments.
• Completes document for replacing safety and emergency stock.
• Assists in locating site-specific instrumentation.
• Decontaminates CPC instrumentation and equipment.
• Prepares and uses solutions per manufacturer's instruction.
• Follows CPC written policies and procedures.
• Operates dryers, heat sealers and steam sterilization equipment.
• Operates mechanical ultrasonic cleaner, cart washer and washer decontaminator.
• Operates steam sterilizers.
• Operates Ethylene Oxide and low temperature sterilizers.
• Runs biological monitor with every sterilization load.
• Incubates, reads and records biological monitor and releases sterilization loads from quarantine.
• Serves as a resource to surgeons, nurses and other medical personnel.
• Works closely with co-workers and functions as a team.
• Communicates between shifts and with supervisors and managers for efficient operation and problem resolution

Skills:

Completes all initial and annual required learning relevant to the role. Complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies. Contributes to a safe work environment.

Prioritization Skills

• Critical Thinking Skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of specific instruments required for each surgical procedure
• Knowledge of inventory control

Organizational Skills

• Knowledge of specific instruments required for each surgical procedure
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Knowledge of Inventory Control
• Organizational Skills
• Knowledge of surgical instrument decontamination processes
• Knowledge of Steam and ETO sterilizers.
• Knowledge of washer decontaminator, cart washer
• Knowledge of MSDS Processes
• Knowledge of Infection Control Policies
• Knowledge of Sterrad sterilization processes/documentation
• Knowledge of Sterrad biological monitors
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Prioritization Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Ability to accept cultural differences Knowledge of physical, psychosocial and cognitive developmental needs of population served.
• Knowledge of age appropriate outcomes and interventions.
• Communicates instrument and supply inventory needs.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes service to meet patient needs.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three to five years' experience in a Sterile Processing environment.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required at UMMC locations
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred at Southdale, Ridges, Lakes, Northland, Woodwinds, St. Johns, St. Joes, and Bethesda

Skills: Required

• STERILE PROCESSING

Languages: English( Speak , Read , Write )

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