Non Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Advocate Aurora Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Sterilization Technician to ensure sterile instruments for the operating rooms. You will operate decontamination equipment, perform sterilization, and maintain documentation.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and proficiency with Microsoft Office and instrument-tracking software. You will work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to biohazards.

Qualifications

• Operate sterilization equipment and report issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Knowledge of instrument tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Operate all department machinery and report issues.
• Perform manual and/or automated decontamination of instruments.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and proper functionality.
• Assemble instruments into containers per count sheets.
• Package instruments per manufacturer's instructions.
• Perform sterilization and verify adequacy of the sterilization process.
• Maintain documentation of sterilization processes.
• Store sterile containers in identified location.
• Assemble case carts per picklist and deliver to the OR.
• Participate in the department's surge plan and weekend call.
• Assist other team members as needed.
• Follow policies to prevent spreading contaminants/diseases.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Steam sterilizer

Low temp sterilizers

Ultrasonic washers

Washer decontaminators

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Operates all department machinery and promptly reports issues to the Instrument Processing Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician.
2. Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of instruments.
3. Inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.
4. Assembles instruments into containers according to count sheets.
5. Packages instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.
6. Performs sterilization and verifies adequacy of the sterilization process.
7. Maintains documentation of sterilization processes.
8. Stores sterile containers in identified location.
9. Assembles case carts according to the picklist and deliver to the OR.
10. Participates in the department's weekday surge plan and weekend call.
11. Assists other team members as needed.
12. Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient communication skills
• Knowledge of instrument tracking software

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue
• Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases
• Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning
• Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns
• Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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20 lbs. maximum

50 lbs. maximum

100 lbs. maximum