SPD Technician Certified (6455)

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, sterilize, store and distribute surgical instrument sets according to standards. The role supports age-specific patient care under SPD Manager supervision and may be scheduled for various shifts.

Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization monitoring, assembling trays, maintaining instrument availability, and coordinating with OR staff for case requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
• Experience with care, handling, and assembly of surgical instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, processes, sterilizes, stores and distributes instrument sets.
• Monitors sterilization equipment and logs results.
• Coordinates recall procedures in case of a positive culture.
• Coordinates with OR staff to prepare instrument sets for surgery.
• Prints and updates OR schedules and replenishes carts and supplies as needed.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers and other departments.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Shelby County Healthcare Corporation - Memphis, TN 38103Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob 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

Essential Function

• 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.

Physical Demands

Physical Demand: N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly

• 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 Level: High School Diploma or equivalent and the ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations

Work Experience

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