SPD TECHNICIAN II-CERTIFIED

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville, Indiana seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to oversee the decontamination, washing, and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies. This role requires a High School Diploma, a Sterile Processing Certificate, and expertise in infection control procedures. Responsibilities include monitoring instrument stocks, operating sterilizers, and ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge to identify instruments used in sterile processing and surgical areas.
• Understanding of decontamination and sterilization processes.
• Ability to follow infection control techniques and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, washing, and sterilizing of instruments.
• Monitor and replace defective instruments in a timely manner.
• Operate sterilizers and ensure proper sterilization procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical instrument handling

Knowledge of sterilization processes

Ability to identify instruments

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Sterile Processing Certificate

Job description

Overview

Under direction, to perform work involving the decontamination, washing, processing and sterilizing of all sterile instruments, equipment and supplies used throughout the hospital system. Sets up and assembles all instruments and supplies for Operating Room surgery case carts and for use in other departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that correct procedures are used in the decontamination process, in accordance with infection control techniques and the principles of observing universal precautions.
• Replaces and/or notes defective, damaged, or missing instruments and reports equipment malfunctions to Bio-Med in a timely manner.
• Accurately places, assembles and monitors instrument stock levels to ensure back-up or emergency instruments are available for immediate use.
• Loads and operates all sterilizers to ensure the proper sterilization of equipment utilizing the principles of sterilization and the current processes of cleaning, sterilizing and operating equipment and the importance of the sterilization process.
• Operates plasma gas sterilizers, steam autoclaves, washer decontaminator, sonic instrument cleaners, etc. correctly in accordance with operating instructions and manufacturer's recommendations.
• Identifies heat and moisture sensitive instruments, and selects appropriate sterilization procedures to ensure no damage occurs.
• Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with required standards.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Appropriate knowledge to identify all instruments and their assembly that remain in CSR and those used by the Operating Room and other specialty areas.
• Ensures knowledge of proper care and handling of surgical instruments.
• Understands and verbalizes knowledge of instrument decontamination and sterilization processes.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent General Studies Required
• Sterile Processing Certificate Required

EXPERIENCE

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician is Required

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.