Sterile Processing Department Assistant

BHS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Assistant for full-time, dayshift coverage in Louisville, KY. The role supports the Sterile Processing Department by preparing, stocking, and organizing supplies, while ensuring sterility and timely handling of case carts and instruments.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, with a willingness to work in a fast-paced hospital environment and deliver courteous service to SPD customers.

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Sterile Processing knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes supplies to sterile storage and rotates sterile supplies for maximum utilization.
• Assembles case carts in a timely manner maintaining sterility.
• Answers bell and phone and relays messages promptly.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly SPD areas and proper storage of supplies.
• Utilizes tracking system for sterile processing tasks as assigned.
• Performs cleaning, stocking, and organizational duties daily to promote efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Sterile Processing Assistant

40 Hours Weekly, Full Time, Dayshift

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

Must possess good organizational skills; be able to multitask with frequent interruptions, flexible working hours and a positive attitude with good communication skills. Be able to function in a fast-paced environment, serving as a resource to Sterile Processing customers.

Replenishes supplies to sterile storage and examines for holes, tears, or other threats to sterility, and rotates sterile supplies for maximum utilization upon storage.

Replenishes supplies to standard storage throughout the department.

Demonstrates proficiency in skills specific to area of practice such as unloading case cart and washer and other deem assigned tasks in a timely manner.

Assists in maintaining all areas within SPD in a safe, clean, and orderly manner and insure that all supplies and instrumentation are put in their proper location.

Assembles case carts in an orderly and timely manner maintaining sterility and indicating missing items. Pulls items in accordance with pick ticket insuring all sterile processing items are accounted for.

Answers bell, phone, etc, and relays all messages to the appropriate person or persons, in a timely and courteous manner.

Interacts with customers using courtesy, clarity, and respect.

Perform other duties as directed or required

Utilizes Abacus instrument tracking system consistently and appropriately as it pertains to sterile processing functions assigned.

Expected to perform cleaning, stocking, and organizational functions within the department daily to promote maximum efficiency.

Communicates information promptly and accurately with customers and SPD staff. Initiates corrective action, service recovery, and follow up when necessary.

Responds to cart wash alarm and empties carts in a timely manner.

Requirements:

Prior Healthcare experience preferred.

Sterile Processing knowledge preferred.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.