Certified Sterile Process Technician - Sterile Process (Evenings)

tannercareers

Bremen (GA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Tanner Health System is seeking a CSPT II, a certified sterile processing technician with at least 12 months as CSPT I or 24 months in an active CSP role in an acute care facility. The CSPT II will serve as a resource for staff and ensure competency across decontamination, instrument room, and sterilization areas.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control policies, accuracy in documentation, and participation in process improvements to maintain high standards in the Sterile Processing

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Two years related experience required.
Certified Sterile Processor certification required.
CSPT I experience 12 months or CSP role 24 months in acute care.

Responsibilities

Complete tasks in decontamination, instrument room, and sterilization areas.
Maintain accurate documentation and safety procedures.
Monitor sterilization processes and report issues to supervisor.
Support training of new staff and act as resource to team.
Adhere to infection control and hospital policies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality documentation

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Instrument management system

Job description

The CSPT II is a certified sterile processing technician who has a minimum of 12 months experience as a CSPT I or who has been engaged in the active certified sterile processing technician role for at 24 months in an acute care facility with an active sterile processing department prior to being employed at THS. This CSPT demonstrates competency in all aspects of the job requirements for the sterile processing department. The CSPT II will act as a resource for other employees.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Two years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSOR

Qualifications

Employee must meet the requirements outlined in the CSPT Clinical Ladder Policy.

Qualifications (additional)

must have certification- Certified Sterile Processing Technician or Certified Endoscopy Technician
minimum of 12 months experience as a SPT I or who has been engaged in the active certified sterile processing technician role for at least 24 months in an acute care facility with an active sterile processing department prior to being employed at THS

Area of Responsibilities

Capable of completing all assigned tasks in an efficient and competent manner, seeking assistance as needed. Rotates to decontamination, instrument room, and the sterilization areas with the ability to operate all equipment, observing safety and security procedures, completing all necessary documentation accurately, and monitoring own work to ensure a quality product for our customers.
Employee accepts responsibility for reported errors and makes improvements to work practices to alleviate the error. Errors that are not easily detected may adversely affect external as well as internal relationships and may result in major expenditures for materials or be detrimental to the patient's welfare or hospital's interest.
Employee is able to make independent decisions in the absence of the manager using sound judgment and following department policy and procedures.
Job requires contact with others where teamwork is essential, requiring tact in order to obtain cooperation with others. Employee contributes to a positive team spirit by maintaining a positive and courteous attitude toward all coworkers and our customers and abides by Surgical Services Standards of Behavior. Employee assists fellow employees as needed.
Monitors technical aspects of sterilization and reports unacceptable findings to the manager.
Ability to utilize instrument management system and complete documentation with accuracy.
Adheres to hospital's infection control and prevention policies.
Attendance requirements and punctuality are maintained by employee.
Completes daily and weekly departmental cleaning assignments.
Employee assumes responsibility for professional development, staying abreast of new developments in the field of Sterile Processing. Complies with changes needed to stay current with regulations and recommended practices. Actively participates in process improvement initiatives to improve quality for services provided. Assists with training new employees.
Employee must be able to perform under stress in daily assignments, adapt to frequent change in the work environment, and maintain adequate functionality in emergency situations.
Job requires application of knowledge in a technical manner relative to a specific field using various procedures and techniques to assure proper handling of delicate instruments and equipment, and assure sterility of processed materials. Must be able to perform job with accuracy with multiple distractions.
Requires the ability to read and understand a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures, and be able to perform functions.
Shows initiative in learning new procedures and accomplishes procedure with accuracy in a timely manner.
Work assignments require planning and arranging own work to accomplish definite objectives.

Compliance Statement

Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.

Supervision

Employee will not function as a supervisor.

Definitions

Contact With Others

Performance of job requires contact with others where team work is essential, requiring tact in order to obtain cooperation. Contacts may be outside of the organization also.

Effect Of Error

Probable error would normally result in loss of own time to correct error. Practically all work is subject to verification or check. Little or no confidential data is involved.

Supervisory Responsibility

Exercises no supervision, work direction, or instruction of other employees or students.

Mental Demands

Assignment requires planning and arranging own work to reach definite objectives. Applies knowledge of a specific field using several varied procedures or techniques. Solves non-routine technical, treatment, or operational problems under general guides.

Physical Effort

Medium physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment for most of the day. Occasional physical effort with medium weight objects (25-60 lbs.). Very occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.). Works in reaching or strained positions for about half of day.

Working Conditions

Extreme - Constantly involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.

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