Sterile Processing Tech (SPD), Non-Certified

Berger Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Methodist Hospital seeks a Sterile Processing Tech (SPD), Non-Certified for an evening schedule. You will decontaminate, clean, sterilize, and package instruments, while tracking cases and supporting OR needs.

Responsibilities include adhering to AAMI/AORN standards, assisting with instrument tracking, and training staff as needed. Strong customer service, teamwork, and basic math/computer skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must exhibit strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must follow oral and written instructions and perform basic math calculations.
• Knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, disinfection and cleaning of reusable surgical instruments.
• Perform sterilization using steam and chemical methods with proper documentation.
• Enter/modify/search instrument tracking information and assist with case prep.
• Handle infection control procedures during transfer and transport of sterile packages.
• Interact with vendors and surgical reps for loaner trays and CEU receipts.
• Follow industry standards and best practices per AAMI and AORN.
• Provide customer service to operating rooms and external clinics; support education of peers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Math calculations

AAMI standards

AORN standards

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Sterile Processing Tech (SPD), Non-CertifiedApply: RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL: Full time: Posted Today: JR159109**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**Monday-Friday 11am-7:30pm Sterile Processing Technician-Non-Certified are multi-skilled personnel who are responsible for all duties related to the decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment and endoscopes. They are responsible for the preparation and packaging of instrumentation, quality control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records and preparation of surgical cases. Assigned duties may also include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, transporting supplies, training peers on industry best practices and providing direct customer service to both operating rooms and external customers.**Responsibilities And Duties:**• Responsible for the decontamination, disinfection and cleaning or various reusable surgical instruments. This can be done via mechanical or handwashing methods, while strictly adhering to OSHA safety standards. • Demonstrate working knowledge of sterilization process and techniques involving both steam and chemical means. This includes appropriate documentation, storage and transportation. Must have a thorough understanding of the sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators, as well as the proper use and interpretation of the biological monitoring system. • Effectively enters, modifies and searches for relevant information in the instrument tracking system. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical case preparation. Correctly identifies and retrieves pertinent instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request. • Incorporates infection control guidelines while transferring, storing and transporting sterile packages. • Interacts with external customers, such as vendors and surgical reps for the processing of loaner trays and receipt of CEU’s • Follows and promotes industry standards and best practices, as supported by AAMI and AORN. • Demonstrate strong customer service skills while meeting requests of both the operating rooms and external clinics. Must be able the think critically and act quickly to meet the needs of all patients. • Responsible for aiding in the education and training of fellow associates. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time**Minimum Qualifications:**Associate's Degree, High School or GED (Required)**Additional Job Description:****SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE**Must exhibit strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to work well with others as part of a team. Requires basic computer skills. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, as well as perform basic mathematical calculations. Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.**Work Shift:**Evening**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**36**Department**Sterile ProcessingJoin us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry