Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician

MedHQ; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center in Virginia Beach/Norfolk is seeking a part-time Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician to join our ASC team. You will ensure sterilization, decontamination, and inventory accuracy for surgical instruments and reusable supplies.

Responsibilities include following IFUs, maintaining tray lists, monitoring chemicals, and ensuring safety standards. CPR certification and a related credential are required or preferred; ASC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or 3+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician preferred.
• ASC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the decontamination, cleaning, prepping, and sterilization of surgical instruments, re-usable supplies, and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization equipment and its use in the decontamination / sterile processing area.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the SPD department duties including: Understanding the use and handling of chemicals used in the SP area; Commitment to following the recommended instructions for decontaminating, cleaning, sonification, drying, flushing, sterilizing, etc. items in the SP area; Use of appropriate biological and chemical monitoring with documentation of such; rotating of processed instruments; inspection of said items.
• Demonstrates a commitment to follow "Instructions For Use" (IFU) information from manufacturers' related to all items that flow through the SP area.
• Monitor the surgical schedule to anticipate instrumentation, equipment, re‑usable medical supply needs.
• Remove defective items from service and replace missing items, and alert other parties in a timely manner when items are missing.
• Maintains appropriate tray lists and inventory stock
• Maintains accurate, detailed, documentation.
• Pursues additional knowledge and training to remain current on standards and regulations relating to the sterile processing area.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
• Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a center team to facilitate the center's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education

High school diploma or GED

One-Year certificate from college or technical school; or 3+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

CPR certification required

Certified Sterile Processing Technician preferred

ASC experience preferred

Job description

Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center is offering an excellent part-time opportunity for a Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician to join the team at our successful ASC in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area.

Summary

The Sterile Processing Tech works to maintain the cleanliness, functionality, and inventory of the instruments, equipment, and re‑usable medical supplies according to nationally recognized standards, regulations, and center policies to ensure safe, quality patient care.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Demonstrates knowledge of the decontamination, cleaning, prepping, and sterilization of surgical instruments, re‑usable supplies, and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization equipment and its use in the decontamination / sterile processing area.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the SPD department duties including:
  • Understanding the use and handling of chemicals used in the SP area
  • Commitment to following the recommended instructions for decontaminating, cleaning, sonification, drying, flushing, sterilizing, etc. items in the SP area
  • Use of appropriate biological and chemical monitoring with documentation of such
  • rotating of processed instruments
  • inspection of said items
• Demonstrates a commitment to follow "Instructions For Use" (IFU) information from manufacturers' related to all items that flow through the SP area.
• Monitor the surgical schedule to anticipate instrumentation, equipment, re‑usable medical supply needs.
• Remove defective items from service and replace missing items, and alert other parties in a timely manner when items are missing.
• Maintains appropriate tray lists and inventory stock
• Maintains accurate, detailed, documentation.
• Pursues additional knowledge and training to remain current on standards and regulations relating to the sterile processing area.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
• Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a center team to facilitate the center's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED)
• One-Year certificate from college or technical school; or 3+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPR certification required
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician preferred
• ASC experience preferred

The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.00, with the final offer dependent on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

No nights, no "call", no weekends, no holidays.