Sterile Processing Tech, PRN

OrthoVirginia Inc; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoVirginia Inc in Westchester, Illinois, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, and processing of supplies and equipment used in orthopedic surgeries. The role demands strict adherence to sterilization protocols and maintaining the functionality of surgical instruments.

The ideal candidate will display excellent customer service skills and an in-depth understanding of sterilization principles. The position includes additional responsibilities such as inventory management and participation in e-Verify.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles and concepts.
• Ability to effectively respond to emergencies and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilize medical equipment according to protocols.
• Inspect and maintain all surgical instruments ensuring they are in working condition.
• Prepare trays with items as per scheduled procedures.

Skills

Sterilization principles understanding

Excellent customer service skills

Emergency response skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Professional demeanor

Job description

At OrthoVirginia, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, sterilization, and processing of supplies and equipment used during orthopedic surgical procedures, ensuring compliance with state‑of‑the‑art sterile processing methods and organizational policies.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of all medical equipment, surgical instrumentation & operating room case carts.
• Cleans each item according to manufacturers' instructions.
• Correctly assembles, adjusts and examines all equipment used during surgeries or other medical procedures.
• Verifies that each item is in good working condition, lubricates items when needed and inspects instruments under a microscope for damage and defects.
• Transports sterilized equipment to operating or examining room.
• Sorts and arranges items into correct trays and wraps trays and individual items according to Facility policy.
• Prepares trays with items according to scheduled procedures.
• Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
• Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and other equipment for processing items.
• Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
• Checks indicators for proper functioning.
• Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to Facility policy.
• Maintains availability of supplies for recording continuity during the sterilization process.
• Cleans sterilizers according to Facility policy.
• Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
• Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the Facility, checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
• Places items in correct location.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
• Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.
• Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within sterilization processing.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, actual events or drills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Professional demeanor.

This organization participates in e-Verify. Esta organización participa en e-Verify.