SPD Technician (5944)

Paycom; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in Memphis, TN to support the sterile processing department. Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, storage, and distribution of instrument sets for pediatric to adult cases.

Under supervision, the role requires completing SPD 360 training and on-the-job hospital training, with emphasis on instrument prep, quality indicators, and collaboration with OR staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and ability to read, write, and perform math calculations.
• Completion of the SPD 360 classroom training program and on-the-job hospital training.
• Experience with care, handling, and assembly of surgical instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes instrument sets for patient care.
• Learns sterilizers, sonic wash, washer-disinfectors and related equipment.
• Monitors steam sterilizer loads and interprets printer codes.
• Maintains instrument availability for scheduled and extra cases.
• Assembles trays and peel packs efficiently and ensures readiness for procedures.
• Knowledge of biological indicators for sterilizer testing when supervisor is absent.
• Knowledge of Bowie-Dick, Leak Test, Attest, and Water Quality tests for sterilizers and washers.
• Coordinates recall procedures if a positive culture is found.
• Works with surgical staff for instrument set needs.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers and other departments.
• Manages storage and distribution of supplies; prints OR schedule/maps and replenishes carts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Surgical instrument handling

Education

High School Diploma

SPD 360 training

Tools

Surgical sterilizers

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Case Cart - Memphis, TN 38103, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Evening, Job Category: Surgical Services,

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the cleaning, processing, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable instruments and trays to facilitate age specific patient care as according to HSPA Standards. Under the direct supervision of the SPD Manager and/or Educator, Supervisor of the Sterile Processing Department Responsible for assigned shifts as scheduled.

Key Job Responsibilities

• 1. Decontaminates, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes instrument sets to facilitate age specific patient care.
• 2. Acquires knowledge in all aspects of sterilizers, sonic wash, washer-disinfectors, and starred,
• 3. Monitors steam sterilizer loads, has ability to identify problems concerning codes and warnings on computer printouts.
• 4. Maintains instrument availability for scheduled and additional cases.
• 5. Process and assemble instruments trays and peel packs in the most efficient manner possible, which includes having all trays complete and ready for their appropriate procedures in a timely manner.
• 6. Complete knowledge of the biological indicators for testing of the sterilizers in the absence of the supervisor.
• 7. Complete knowledge of all tests Bowie Dick (DART) test, Leak Test, Attest, and Water Quality Tests for sterilizer and Washers testing in the absence of the supervisor.
• 8. Coordinates recall procedures in the event we have a positive culture.
• 9. Coordinates with surgery personnel on instrument sets needed for surgery cases.
• 10. Responds and communicates well with co-workers and other departments.
• 11. Complete knowledge of storage and distribution of supplies which includes pulling supplies as needed for the OR, printing the OR Surgery Schedule for the next day’s surgery cases, printing Resource Maps and replenishing Case Carts Emergency Carts as well as Isolation Carts and/or delivering orders requested by the designated area in the Operating Room.
• 12. Performs any other related responsibilities as required or directed.

Physical Demands

• Standing: X
• Walking: X
• Sitting: X
• Lifting: X
• Carrying: X
• Pushing: X
• Pulling: X
• Climbing: X
• Balancing: X
• Stooping: X
• Kneeling: X
• Crouching: X
• Crawling: X
• Reaching: X
• Handling: X
• Grasping: X
• Feeling: X
• Talking: X
• Hearing: X
• Repetitive Motions: X
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: X

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent and the ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.

Required

Completion of the SPD 360 classroom training program and on the job training required by the hospital.

Required

Work Experience

Experience with care, handling, and assembly of surgical instrumentation, sterilization practices, and surgical supplies

Preferred