Sterile Processing Quality Assurance Tech

Sips Consults; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits (medical,d

Company-paid long-term disability (LTD

Term Life coverage

Optional worksite locations

Job summary

Sips Consults in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a CSPD Quality Assurance Technician (Sterile Processing) to support the Quality Information System and reliability testing. This role executes day-to-day QA tasks, captures field issues, analyzes data, and reports findings to management.

You will maintain aseptic processing, calibration, records, and compliance with JACHO, AORN, and AAMI standards while collaborating with the OR team and central processing leadership to improve programs and

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of Sterile Processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Documents improvement findings and updates; submits reports to delegated management.
• Creates, records, and maintains accurate in-service records with complete accuracy as required by the customer and regulatory agencies.
• Engages in process and quality improvement activities under the direction of the management.
• Assist the operating room team by preparing the OR point of use reprocessing and returning tray instruments to Sterile Processing.
• Practice aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Apply appropriate cleaning techniques in the sterile processing.
• Participate in procedure auditing of the trays and assessing the instruments for return.
• Assist with In-service and training of new personnel at the direction of management and when needed.
• Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for: quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Ensures that services are provided in accordance with state and Federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation compliance requirements.
• Makes processes efficient and implements new services for areas of responsibility.
• Maintain instrument calibration, documentation, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of quality assurance activities.
• Maintain an organized inventory of retained products and scrap products no longer needed.
• A successful QA Tech will be highly motivated; able to multi-task and can communicate effectively with all levels within the company.
• Capable of working independently, as well as in group settings.
• Plans, develops, and supports the implementation of a quality assurance program that promotes quality patient care.
• Perform work in a cost-effective manner.
• Assists supervisors on performing QA reviews on staff as needed.
• Coordinate QA feedback to respective management positions.
• Work with the leadership staff in Central Processing to improve programs where needed.
• Responsible for adherence of quality control on all sterilizers (i.e. biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring) according to the standards set by: JACHO, AORN, and AAMI.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the facility.
• Support in decontamination as instructed or required by management.
• Performs other duties as management may direct.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Process Improvement

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

IAHCSMM/HSPA or CBSPD CSPD Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Asset management systems

Job description

Sips Consults in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a CSPD Quality Assurance Technician (Sterile Processing) to support the Quality Information System and reliability testing. This role executes day-to-day QA tasks, captures field issues, analyzes data, and reports findings to management.

You will maintain aseptic processing, calibration, records, and compliance with JACHO, AORN, and AAMI standards while collaborating with the OR team and central processing leadership to improve programs and