Sterile Processing Tech II - Full Time PM Shift

Advocate Health Care; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Libertyville, IL is seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to assemble general and specialty instrument sets, ensure cleanliness and proper performance, and support decontamination and inventory management.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2 years of SPD experience, with registration/certification as a Sterile Processing Tech. You will work within CPD, maintain safety standards, and contribute to quality improvements across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2 years SPD experience.
• Registered/Certified Sterile Processing Tech.

Responsibilities

• Assembles instrument sets and general/specialty instrument sets.
• Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness, proper assembly and performance.
• Checks instrument performance and identifies repair needs.
• Acts as liaison on instrument identification, use, location and availability.
• Decontaminates general and specialty instruments and sets to prevent cross-contamination.
• Wears protective attire and follows decontamination procedures for completion and correctness.
• Sets up decontamination equipment and ensures smooth workflow throughout the shift.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area and reports equipment issues.
• Implements quality improvement ideas and assists in training of technicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Sterilization equipment experience

Registered Central Service Tech

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Scheduled Hours:

Full Time; PM Shift including rotating weekends and holidays.

Education/Experience Required

• High school diploma.
• 2 yrs. SPD experience
• Registered/Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to communicate and follow directions.
• Computer skills.
• Experienced in operating sterilization equipment
• Registered Central Service Tech.

Major Responsibilities

Assembles general and specialty instruments and sets

• Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness, proper assembly and proper performance.
• Assembles instrument set, ensuring that the correct number and type of instruments are present following established lists and placing the instruments to appropriately to ensure sterilization and ease of use by the user.
• Check instrument performance and identify repair needs.
• Acts as resource on instrument identification, appropriate use, location, and availability.

Demonstration of Leadership Behaviors

• Assists with adjustment in daily work assignments to compensate for fluctuation to work flow.
• Observes activities throughout the shift to ensure that established procedures are being followed for quality control.
• Monitors the activities in CPD, on weekends and holidays having responsibility for an effective and efficient operation.
• Notifies manager of any problems that occur during the shift.
• Communicates ideas for revision of policy and/or procedure.
• Assists in ensuring that equipment is properly functioning by communicating equipment malfunctions to manager and/or Engineering/Biomed and filling out appropriate work orders.
• Acts as liaison between CPD and other departments to interpret problems that occur and communicate back to them in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assists in maintaining CPD inventory by periodically ordering and receiving supplies and maintaining the appropriate paperwork.

Decontamination of General and Specialty instruments and sets

• Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instrumentation of any surgical specialty is decontaminated in a manner that prevents cross-contamination.
• Wears proper protective attire when performing decontamination.
• Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination completion and correct.
• Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and continuous work flow throughout the shift.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times.
• Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge.
• Handles infectious waste according to established hospital procedure.

Implementation of Quality Improvement Ideas to Enhance Operation and Team Function

• Identifies, discusses with manager the problem/improvement opportunities that will be focused on for the year.
• Presents problem/improvement opportunities with an action plan.
• Assists in revision of policy and/or procedures.
• Monitors quality assurance indicators and reports findings at the Town Hall meeting.
• Assists in precepting and/or training of new technicians.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• ETO exposure.
• Exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Heavy lifting 30-40lbs.
• Hepatitis vacc. at hire.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergent situations.
• Strength/dexterity to handle surgical instruments/equipment
• Ability to access all areas of the department

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.