Sterile Processing Tech I PRN - Prov Sterilization - Providence

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support decontamination, sterilization, and efficient instrument processing across multiple hospital areas. You will adhere to infection control policies, operate sterilizers, and document outcomes using tracking software.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to stand for long periods, and compliance with safety standards. Regular attendance and ability to meet defined schedules are essential in this fast-paced clinical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination and high-level disinfection of instruments and equipment.
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment and follow approved sterilization cycles.
• Utilize PPE appropriately and adhere to infection control standards.
• Document all work using instrument tracking software and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Inspect, assemble, and verify instrument sets are complete and functional.
• Escalate issues with missing items or non-conforming packs to the supervisor.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

PPE compliance

Instrument tracking

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tracking software

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, Cleaning and High-Level Disinfection
• Utilizes approved PPE as appropriate.
• Retrieves soiled supplies/equipment from soiled holding areas from various departments throughout the hospital per schedule and as needed
• Sort, disassemble, select and perform correct process to decontaminate items.
• Clean, maintain, and operate a variety of decontamination equipment.
• Following established procedures select appropriate High Level Disinfection method, manual or automatic (AER), for heat sensitive instruments, equipment or flexible endoscopes.
• Document receipt and all work in a timely manner utilizing tracking software.
• Document all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software.
• Inspect and assemble all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and required per instrument recipe.
• Document items missing from instrument set, escalating set to Supervisor or Designee for further guidance.
• Identifies and places appropriate internal indicator as required.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area al all times.
• Interprets package labeling to select appropriate sterilization method and approved cycle, options include Steam, Low Temperature, or other as required. Inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items and correct deficiencies before sterilization.
• Load sterilizer as appropriate to ensure cycle completion
• Includes biological testing.
• Performs routine sterilizer testing including biological monitoring, leak test, and bowie dick test as appropriate.
• Following established policies interprets and appropriately document results of sterilizer testing using tracking software.
• Escalates positive results as appropriate for intervention.
• Removes and inspects items from sterilizer utilizing approved methods to preserve package integrity.
• Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 lbs and autoclave carts weighing up to 200 lbs.;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.