Sterile Processing Tech

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield, IL seeks a Sterile Processing Tech for the evening shift. This full-time role focuses on efficient packaging, decontamination and handling of sterile medical products, including case cart preparation and orientation-based competency.

The position requires completion of orientation with competency within four months, knowledge of sterile product handling, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Central Service Technician preferred within 18 months.
• Successful completion of orientation and competency requirements within four months of hire.
• Knowledgeable in storage, handling and distribution of sterile medical products.
• Ability to regularly lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, inspection and protective measures after instrumentation use to ensure proper operation. Plans for repair or replacement and reports items removed from service.
• Consults with Sterile Processing Manager or Lead Technician to facilitate daily planning for instrumentation needs and turnaround.
• Collaborates with instrument vendors, nursing and equipment tech personnel to ensure instruments are available for specific surgical cases.
• Demonstrates competence in the use of decontamination equipment and instrument sterilization.
• Inspects the surgical environment for safety risks and takes action to minimize risk.
• Supports teamwork and safety, aiding organizational change as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of sterile techniques and environmental monitoring to uphold sterile field.
• Handles floor stock medications and ensures secure storage or delivery to licensed staff.

Skills

Sterile processing

Safety awareness

Equipment sterilization

Fire safety

Communication

Computer skills

Lifting 50 lb

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Decontamination equipment

Flash sterilization

Instrument sterilization

Job description

Hours: M-F, 2:30pm - 11:00pm (every 4th weekend rotation)

Assists with support of efficient and effective packaging, decontamination and handling of sterile medical products. Completes training in all of the areas of assembly, phones/case carts and decontamination and to pass a competency requirement of the department. At the completion of orientation, responsible for processing and reprocessing of reusable products as well as preparation of case cart. Participates in activities to analyze and improve sterile processing performance and support safety. Manages supplies, instrumentation, instrumentation repairs and equipment repair activities.

USD $18.34/Hr.

Max

USD $28.42/Hr.

Overview

Sterile Processing Tech

Full Time, Evening Shift

Hours: M-F, 2:30pm - 11:00pm (every 4th weekend rotation)

Assists with support of efficient and effective packaging, decontamination and handling of sterile medical products. Completes training in all of the areas of assembly, phones/case carts and decontamination and to pass a competency requirement of the department. At the completion of orientation, responsible for processing and reprocessing of reusable products as well as preparation of case cart. Participates in activities to analyze and improve sterile processing performance and support safety. Manages supplies, instrumentation, instrumentation repairs and equipment repair activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry

Certification as a Central Service Technician preferred within 18 months.

E Xperience

Successful completion of orientation programs and competency requirements required within four months of hire.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledgeable in the storage, handling and distribution of sterile medical products.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical attire, aseptic techniques, event-related sterility, monitoring of environmental conditions, traffic patterns and other practices influencing maintenance of a sterile filed.
• Demonstrates competence in the use of decontamination equipment, flash sterilization, and instrument sterilization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety and evacuation routes.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with personal computers and their associated applications.
• Possess the ability to regularly lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task autonomously while working on multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates creativity, flexibility and the ability to resolve atypical problems

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, inspection and protective measures after instrumentation use to ensure proper operation. Promptly identifies any defects and malfunctions. Takes proper steps in plan for repair or loaners from external vendors. Appropriately reports instrumentation and equipment removed from service for repair. Inspects items returned from repair prior to replacing into service.
• Consults with Sterile Processing Manager or Sterile Processing Lead Technician to facilitate daily plan for instrumentation need and turnaround.
• Collaborates with instrument vendors, nursing and equipment tech personnel to actively contribute to the instrumentation turnaround planned for specific surgical cases are available and prepared for use.
• Demonstrates competence in the use of decontamination equipment, flash/container sterilization and implements instrument sterilization.
• Examines the surgical environment for conditions that pose a safety risk and takes action to minimize risk.
• Verbally and nonverbally demonstrates a willingness to support organizational change and assists with the development of a plan to accomplish change. Functions to support a culture of teamwork and safety.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical attire, aseptic technique, event-related sterility, monitoring of environmental conditions, traffic patterns and other practices influencing maintenance of a sterile field.
• Demonstrates compliance with safety principles. Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions and contributes to their resolution. Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety and evacuation routes.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocates these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or delivers to the appropriate licensed staff.
• Performs other related work as required or requested