Sterile Processing (SPD) Core Tech

Berger Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing liaison to support surgeons and patients by ensuring timely availability of sterile instruments. The role emphasizes critical thinking, strong communication, and adherence to safety standards in a busy OR environment.

Shift: 5:30am-2:00pm, 40 hours per week. Certification in sterile processing required or obtained within 90 days. Work location is hospital-based in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• IAHCSMM certification or working toward certification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instrument vendors to understand needs for upcoming cases and coordinate SPD processes.
• Coordinate and communicate schedule changes between the OR and sterile processing; expedite decontamination, assembly and sterilization of priority trays.
• Review pick tickets daily for next day cases to ensure all needs can be met without interruptions.
• Perform decontamination, disinfection and cleaning of reusable surgical instruments following OSHA standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization processes (steam and chemical) and maintain documentation, storage, and transport.
• Enter, modify and search instrument tracking information; identify and retrieve instruments for scheduled cases.
• Follow infection control guidelines when handling sterile packages.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High School or GED

IAHCSMM Certification

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeplyand reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

Shift: 5:30am-2:00pm. This is a skilled liaison position requiring more knowledge, critical thinking/judgment and communication skills to provide improved services to our surgeons and patients. Providing appropriate instrumentation by proactively collaborating with the OR staff, vendors, and SPD staff, thus improving the relationship between Sterile Processing and the OR, increasing customer satisfaction and reducing patient delays or cancellations.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Collaborate with instrument vendors to understand needs for upcoming cases and coordinate SPD processes to ensure instruments are available
• Coordinate and communicate schedule changes between the OR and sterile processing. Expedite the decontamination, assembly and sterilization of priority trays. Communicate with Team Leads and OR Leads the status of needed trays.
• Review pick tickets daily for next day's cases to ensure all needs can be met without interruption of service.
• Responsible for the decontamination, disinfection and cleaning or various reusable surgical instruments. This can be done via mechanical or handwashing methods, while strictly adhering to OSHA safety standards.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of sterilization process and techniques involving both steam and chemical means. This includes appropriate documentation, storage and transportation. Must have a thorough understanding of the sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators, as well as the proper use and interpretation of the biological monitoring system.
• Effectively enters, modifies and searches for relevant information in the instrument tracking system. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical case preparation. Correctly identifies and retrieves pertinent instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request.
• Incorporates infection control guidelines while transferring, storing and transporting sterile packages.
• Follows and promotes industry standards and best practices, as supported by AAMI and AORN.
• Responsible for aiding in the education and training of fellow associates. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)
• IAHCSMM - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material management - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management

Additional Job Description

Certified through the HealthCare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or obtain Certification within 90 days. Instrumentation and procedural knowledge 3-4 years of sped Experience

Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Sterile Processing

Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

We Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day.

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