SPD Techinican

St. Luke's University Health Network; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health network in Carbon County is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to handle medical devices and equipment. Responsibilities include decontaminating instruments, conducting quality checks, and preparing items for sterilization. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and be willing to obtain SPD certification within 18 months. A physically demanding role offering a chance to contribute to patient care in a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Must pass SPD certification within 18 months of hire.
• On-the-job training required with at least 8 weeks orientation.
• Experience with sterile processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, sort, and decontaminate used materials and instruments.
• Perform quality checks on cleanliness and functionality of instruments.
• Assemble and wrap items for sterilization.
• Sterilize wrapped and packaged items by steam or ETO.
• Prepare case carts for the Operating Room.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

SPD certification

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Sterile Processing Technician retrieves, decontaminates, cleans, assembles, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical devices, equipment, procedure trays and supplies used in the care of patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Retrieves, sorts and decontaminates used materials, instruments, medical devices and equipment from the nursing units, Operating Room, Emergency Department, Delivery Rooms, Nurseries, Outpatient Departments, etc., according to established procedures.
• Performs quality checks for cleanliness, sharpness and proper functioning of instruments.
• Performs high level disinfection (HLD) on items that cannot be sterilized.
• Assembles and wraps items in correct type of packaging material in preparation for sterilization.
• Sterilizes wrapped and packaged items by steam or ETO.
• Prepares case carts for the Operating Room.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Standing for up to 4 hours per day, up to 2 hours at a time. Walking for up to 4 hours per day, up to 2 hours at a time. Sitting for up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Frequently uses fingers and hands for data entry, assembling instrument trays, picking items for case carts and packaging items. Frequently uses upper extremities to lift up to 50 pounds. Hearing ability sufficient to hear above noise level of operating equipment (sterilizers). Must be able to hear alarms and telephone. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision (must be able to detect defects in instruments, such as nicks, burrs, etc.). Frequently pushing and pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent required. SPD certification is required within 18 months of hire.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

On-the-job training with a minimum concentrated orientation period of 8 weeks.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.