Sterile Processing Technician

Evolve Orthopedic Partners; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Orthopedic Partners in Saratoga Springs, NY is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare instrumentation for surgical procedures, including cleaning, decontamination, assembly of sets, and sterilization. The role requires strict adherence to NYSDOH and industry guidelines and meticulous documentation of processing logs.

You will operate washers and autoclaves, test equipment, maintain records, and ensure implants-bearing loads meet biological testing requirements, collaborating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CRCST certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD required.
• 1-3 years sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Opens the processing department according to policy and procedure.
• Performs startup and testing of instrument washers and autoclaves; documents outcomes.
• Receives dirty instruments; disassembles sets and preps for processing.
• Ensures instruments not cleaned by automation are properly cleaned and decontaminated.
• Assembles instrument sets; loads and runs autoclave cycles.
• Performs biological testing on loads containing implants and logs results.
• Operates processing equipment safely and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains records and monitors quality and infection control standards.
• Collaborates with OR staff to ensure instrumentation availability.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Documentation and safety focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification from IAHCSMM/CBSPD

Job description

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparation of instrumentation for surgical procedures. The position entails cleaning/decontamination, assembly of sets, and sterilization. The Sterile Processing Tech is also responsible for ensuring that the required testing of processing equipment is completed and the required documentation and logs are maintained utilizing standards and guidelines from the NYSDOH, AORN, AAAHC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and instrument manufacture in the cleaning and processing of instrumentation.

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparation of instrumentation for surgical procedures. The position entails cleaning/decontamination, assembly of sets, and sterilization. The Sterile Processing Tech is also responsible for ensuring that the required testing of processing equipment is completed and the required documentation and logs are maintained utilizing standards and guidelines from the NYSDOH, AORN, AAAHC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and instrument manufacture in the cleaning and processing of instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Opens the processing department according to policy and procedure;
• Performs start up procedures and testing of instrument washers and autoclaves. Documents outcomes;
• Receives dirty instruments/sets in decontamination area, disassembles sets and prepares for processing in instrument washer;
• Assures that instruments that cannot be cleaned via automated process and are appropriately cleaned and decontaminated;
• Assembles instrument sets according to inventory sheet; prepares for autoclaving; loads and initiates appropriate cycle;
• Performs biological testing on all loads that contain implants, logs, and documents appropriately;
• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely;
• Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of processing equipment malfunctions or issues;
• Reviews and Documents the results of biological testing. Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of positive biological results;
• Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards;
• Collaborates with the OR Charge Nurse to assure that the necessary instrumentation is available throughout the day and for the following day;
• Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Current CRCST certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD required;
• 1-3 years prior sterile processing experience preferred;
• Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient care equipment, i.e., IV pumps, monitors, up to 25 pounds;
• Ability to perform bending, lifting, and washing using decontamination processes, which will include instrument pans, bins, trays, and carts of various sizes.