Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech
Profession: Surgical Services
Specialty: Sterile Processing Tech
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day and Mid 5x8-Hour
Hours per Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Experience: Minimum 3 years required
License: Not specified
Certifications: CRCST or CSPDT, BLS
Must-Have:
- Weekend call required once per month
- Holiday coverage required
- SPD tech certification required
Description:
Competently performs standardized instrument processing and decontamination to prevent the spread of infection, illness, or disease.
Works independently, exercising sound judgment to support the functionality of the department by disinfecting and distributing supplies and performing equipment maintenance, testing, and setup as needed.
Integrates education and technical competence to execute safe and precise sterilization procedures.
Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.
A schedule is released in 4-week increments.
Availability is needed for all shifts, with a focus on mid shifts.
One weekend of on-call coverage is needed per 4-week schedule.
Responsibilities include biological indicators, chemical agents for decontamination, disinfectants, high-level disinfection, immediate-use steam sterilization, and sterilization wrapping procedures.
Skills include organizing trays, placing instruments on trays, proper labeling, and use of washers and sterilizers.