Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Vail (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in the United States is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, assemble, clean and sterilize instrumentation used in exams and surgeries. The role ensures adherence to sterilization standards and safe reuse of supplies.

You will work in a fast-paced, patient-care environment with a focus on accuracy, decontamination, tray assembly, and documentation, reporting to the department leadership. On-site work, non-exempt position.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience in a surgery environment.
• Sterile processing experience preferred.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRST) preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper knowledge of cleaning agents used in the department.
• Assembles trays/peel packs with contents, indicators, lot numbers, labeling and sterilization methods.
• Performs sterilization using steam and Sterrad methods.
• Performs decontamination per MIFU and safety protocols.
• Works as part of a team and adapts to change.
• Performs biological testing procedures.
• Maintains instrument/Set and Equipment identification and records.
• Keeps a clean, safe work area and communicates issues to leadership.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

CRST Certification

Job description

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Position Status

Full time

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician, is a health care professional who will be responsible for preparing, assembling, cleaning and sterilizing all instrumentation and some equipment used in medical exams, surgeries and other clinical procedures. They will ensure strict adherence to sterilization processes and assure that instruments, equipment, and supplies are safe for reuse across patient care. The Sterile Processing Technician must demonstrate the ability to perform at a high level of skill all functions as described below.

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in a acute care hospital setting. Preferred
• Experience in surgery environment. Preferred
• Sterile processing experience. Preferred
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician - HSPA Preferred
  
  

What you will do

• Demonstrates proper knowledge and understanding of all chemicals, detergents, and other cleaning and/or disinfecting agents used in the department.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skill in assembly of trays and peel packs, to include identification of contents, internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling and methods of sterilization.
• Performs precautions and actions for steam and Sterrad sterilization methods.
• Performs appropriate decontamination practices based on written manufactures instructions for use (MIFU) and safety protocols.
• Works as part of a team, self-motivated and adaptable to change.
• Performs biological testing procedures.
• Demonstrates instrument/Set and Equipment identification.
• Operates equipment appropriate to the job role.
• Performs record keeping and reporting procedures related to decontamination and sterilization.
• Maintains a clean, professional and safe work area.
• Performs work accurately and efficiently to avoid re-work and errors.
• Re-stocks shelves in Sterile Storage and other areas to maintain defined Par levels of all supplies, instrument trays and other items maintained in inventory.
• Communicates process or equipment problems immediately to appropriate leadership.
• Follows all hospital and department policies and procedures.
  
  

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Not Patient Facing
  
  

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
  
  

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote
  
  

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
  
  

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  
  

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  
  

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.