SPD Tech II — Per Diem, Advanced Instrumentation

sharp; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare seeks a Sterile Processing Department Technician II to process and distribute instruments used in-patient care areas and to input patient charges. You will work in a hospital SPD setting, ensuring proper sterilization and inventory management.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years SPD or surgical tech experience, proficiency with complex instrumentation, and CSPDT/CST/CRCST certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 Years experience in a Hospital/Acute Care Surgical setting as a Sterile Processing Technician or as a Surgical Technician.
• Must be proficient in assembling large complex instrumentation such as spine, open heart, and robotic instrumentation.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution; OR Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) - NBSTSA; OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - HSPA -REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process.
• Documents and verifies washer check tests to determine the efficacy of the automated washer/disinfectors
• Documents and verifies ultrasonic check tests to determine the efficacy of the ultrasonic cleaner
• Documents the delivery of Patient Care Equipment
• Decontamination: Identifies and uses appropriate methods to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Preparing Instruments: Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble, inspect, protect, wrap, containerize and/or peel package and label instruments
• Sterilization Process: Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization.
• High Level Disinfection: Identifies those items that require High Level Disinfection and performs and monitors per the Manufacturers Instructions for Use.
• Storage: Properly handles and stores sterile and or non-sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Distribution: Accesses Doctor Preference Card. Retrieves disburses medical and surgical supplies and equipment to the customer in a quality/timely manner.
• Equipment: Knows, uses, maintains, and operates the equipment specific to SPD, i.e. steam, gas plasma, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and heat sealers.
• Inventory Control: Knows and uses the process involved in receiving, stocking, rotating and delivery of supplies. Communicates supplies issues in a timely manner.
• Environmental Standards: Maintains a clean orderly work area. Completes assigned housekeeping duties.
• Resource: Serves as a resource to customers on all SPD functions. Helps train new employees.
• Other: Performs all other related job duties as required. Tracks his/her progress and compliance in regards to training, staff meeting and in service education and hospital mandatory training.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2 Years hospital/acute care experience as Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician

Proficient in assembling large complex instrumentation

CSPDT CST CRCST Certifications

Job description

Sharp HealthCare seeks a Sterile Processing Department Technician II to process and distribute instruments used in-patient care areas and to input patient charges. You will work in a hospital SPD setting, ensuring proper sterilization and inventory management.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years SPD or surgical tech experience, proficiency with complex instrumentation, and CSPDT/CST/CRCST certification eligibility.