Sterile Processing Tech II

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterile Processing Technician I at Medical University of South Carolina reports to the Nurse Manager and performs instrument processing, decontamination, sterilization, and case assembly in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

With at least 1 year of SPD experience and active CRCST/CBSPD certification, you will work under supervision in a fast-paced health care environment, contributing to patient safety and departmental efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Basic computer skills and data entry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; capable of working in a fast-paced health-care setting.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as SPD Tech; CRCST/CBSPD certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize instruments per policy.
• Assemble cases and assist instrument production.
• Adhere to state, local, and federal requirements and hospital procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

SPD experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST/CBSPD certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician I reports to the Nurse Manager. Under general supervision the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Sterile Processing Technician I performs instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC003776 COL - Central Sterile Processing (NMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-23 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager of Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements.

Minimum Training and Education

• Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination.
• Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of processes.
• Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure health care environment required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Detail-oriented required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as SPD Tech.

Certifications

Must have certification from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)

Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.

• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• *(Selected Positions) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• *(Selected Positions) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Additional Job Description

• High School Diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).
• Minimum of one (1) year of sterile processing experience, preferably in a hospital or surgical setting.
• Successful completion of the department's internal written and practical exam, as well as meeting required performance and productivity standards, is required to attain and maintain Sterile Processing II status.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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