Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Profession: Medical Support
Specialty: Agency Staff
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years required
License: High School Diploma or equivalent required
Certifications: BLS, CBSPD, CRCST
Must-Have:
- Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Self-directed with the ability to make quality, independent decisions
- Analytical and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and multiple interruptions
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems
Description:
Responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing, and distributing patient care instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the healthcare team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Cleans soiled instruments and equipment utilizing appropriate personal protection equipment.
Inspects and tests instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Utilizes testing tools to ensure proper sterilization occurs.
Strives for zero defects in processing.
Prioritizes workload to correspond with medical/surgical floor needs and surgical case loads.
Accurately differentiates between the functionality of instruments and their specialties.
Monitors performance of sterilizers and other equipment and fills out repair requisitions as necessary.
Handles customer area requests efficiently, timely, and professionally.
Maintains a low error rate and high productivity rate.
Actively participates in safety initiatives and completes all position and unit safety-related competencies and requirements on time.
Performs other duties as assigned.