Sterile Processing Tech

MedCadre; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in Billings, MT. The role involves assembling, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and storing procedure and surgical trays, along with distributing equipment to operating rooms and nursing units.

The position requires decontamination experience, working knowledge of sterilization equipment, and CRCST certification. Night/weekend shifts may be required; on-site work with opportunities to train new staff in line with facility

Qualifications

• Must be able to decontaminate instruments and maintain sterile conditions.
• Experience with sterile processing workflows and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, clean, disinfect, sterilize and store procedure trays, surgical trays and equipment.
• Assemble, distribute and deliver disposable and durable medical equipment and case carts to operating rooms and nursing units.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment and ensure proper function.
• Disassemble carts, follow Universal Precautions for decontamination, and maintain instrument cleanliness.
• Sterilize, disinfect durable medical equipment and instruments; package and transport items to the floor.
• Check instruments for cleanliness and impairment; verify power equipment status.
• Label and track instruments; document missing items and implants replaced in trays.
• Communicate inventory status with Central Processing staff and Surgery Charge Nurse.
• Respond to emergencies to ensure timely supply to operating room; maintain records per regulations.
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to new associates; promote SCL Health values.

Skills

DECONTAMINATION

STERILE PROCESSING

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

INSTRUMENT TRACKING

STERILIZATION EQUIPMENT

Education

High School diploma or GED

CRCST certification

Job description

Job Summary

• The position is responsible for assembling, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing and/or storing procedure trays, surgical trays and equipment.
• Also assembles, distributes and/or delivers disposable and durable medical equipment, case carts and supplies to fill the needs of the Operating Room, Nursing Units, Ancillary Departments and SCL Clinics.
• Operates and monitors sterilization equipment.
• Disassembles carts and follows Universal Precautions for decontamination.
• Sterilizes, disinfects durable medical equipment and instruments, packages clean supplies and instruments, maintains records for all instruments and transports sterilized items to the floor.
• Assembles sterilized instruments and rechecks all instruments for cleanliness and/or impairment. Properly checks power equipment.
• Takes measures to allow for easy instrument tracking including following labeling processes, use of engraver, reporting and documenting all missing instruments and implants replaced in trays.
• Communicates the equipment and instrument inventory status with the Central Processing staff and Surgery Charge Nurse including order status, back orders and/or changes.
• Responds to emergency situations by insuring all emergency, trauma and add-on cases are supplied properly and delivered to the Operating Room in a timely manner.
• Utilizes applications and technology to accurately facilitate record keeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Provides on the job training on the job training (OJT) to newly hired associates in the department.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to work overtime based on business need.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Required Skills & Experience

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Experience and understanding in the use of computers, as well as the ability to learn software relevant to Sterile Processing.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast-paced, service oriented environment.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in hospital or clinic operating room.
• Required Skills ['DECONTAMINATION', 'STERILE PROCESSING', 'UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS', 'INSTRUMENT TRACKING', 'STERILIZATION EQUIPMENT']
• Additional Skills ['EFFECTIVE AND DIPLOMATIC COMMUNICATION', 'FAST-PACED, SERVICE ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT', 'APPLICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY', 'COMPUTERS', 'SOFTWARE RELEVANT TO STERILE PROCESSING', 'PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITAL OR CLINIC OPERATING ROOM']

Education Requirement

High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure

N/A

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

N/A

this position requires a CRCST

Languages

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Minimum Degree Required

Completed High School (Diploma or GED) Reason: Vacancy