Sterile Processing Technician

Resolution Think; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolution Think LLC seeks four Sterile Processing Technicians to work on-site at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. Duties include decontamination, assembly, and sterilization across general surgery, robotics, neurosurgery, and more, with strict inventory control.

Minimum requirements include a Sterile Processing certificate and current IAHCSMM or NIOSHSPDP certification, plus at least three years of SPD experience, including use of washer-disinfectors, sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners and

Qualifications

• Certificate in sterile processing/supply training required.
• Current certification by IAHCSMM or NIOSHSPDP is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' recent SPD experience; must have instrument decontamination, assembly and sterilization experience.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble and sterilize instruments across multiple surgical specialties.
• Prepare instrumentation and supplies for surgery using approved sterilization methods.
• Monitor and track surgical instruments with the instrument-tracking log/system.
• Check expiration dates and rotate stock on a first-in, first-out basis.
• Maintain CPR cart exchange program and transport carts in emergencies.
• Assemble/disassemble instrumentation per manufacturer instructions (MIFU).
• Perform daily/weekly cleaning and function testing of equipment.
• Assist in orientation/training of students and newcomers in sterile processing.
• Assist in staff training on operation of sterile processing equipment.
• Carry paging/electronic devices used by OR personnel.

Skills

Sterile processing

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation/records

Training/orientation

Education

Sterile processing certificate

Tools

Washer-disinfectors

Sterilizers

Ultrasonic cleaners

Automatic endoscope reprocessors

Job description

Resolution Think LLC is an 8(a), EDWOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone-certified federal contractor providing exceptional administrative, clinical, and professional services to federal agencies nationwide. We are committed to delivering outstanding customer service and mission support to our military and civilian partners.

We are seeking four highly skilled and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technicians to work on-site at Tripler Army Medical Center.
Location: Tripler Army Medical Center
Duty Hours:Hours of performance may include shift work.
Normal duty hours may include rotating 8, 10, 12-hour and part-time shifts, including nights, weekends and federal holidays.

Job Responsibilities

• Instrument decontamination, assembly and sterilization of the following surgical specialties: general surgery, robotics, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, OB/GYN, OMFS, vascular and orthopedic surgery.
• Prepare instrumentation and supplies for surgery as necessary, including use of various methods of sterilization.
• Monitors and tracks surgical instruments using computer automated instrument tracking log/system, performs record keeping for all sterilization processes.
• Checks expiration dates on all sterile supply items, removes outdated items, and rotates the stock on a “first in, first out” basis.
• Maintains and restocks Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) cart exchange program including transportation of CPR carts in emergency situations and maintaining supplies and documentation.
• Assembles and disassembles instrumentation and equipment per manufacturer’s instructions for use (MIFU).
• Perform daily and weekly cleanings and function testing on all equipment.
• Participate in the Orientation and Training of 68D Students, new employees, medical interns, nursing students, residents, and other medical training program provided by Tripler Army Medical center.
• Assist with oversight of the 68D students as needed. The contractors may be assigned to assist in the orientation of staff members and/or training of 68D students.
• Daily assignments may include orientation or training of students and new personnel.
• Assist in training staff members and 68D in the operation of sterile processing equipment, handling and assembling instruments and sets, procedures for decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
• Carry a paging and/or other electronic communication devices used by the operating room personnel.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/Education: Certificate. Completion of a sterile processing/supply trainingcourse. Current certification by the International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materials Management or current certification by the National Institute ofHealth Care Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel.
• Experience: Sterile Processing Technician-Must have a minimum of three (3)continuous years of recent (one year of which must have occurred within the lastyear) experience working as sterile processing technician in an SPD setting. Musthave diverse sterile processing experiences to include instrumentdecontamination, assembly and preparation, and sterilization. Ability to operateand troubleshoot all processing equipment to include washer-disinfectors,sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and automatic endoscope reprocessors.
  • Knowledgeable in following surgical instrument specialties: general surgery,urology, robotics, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, eye surgery, ENT, GYN,vascular and orthopedic surgery.
• Certifications: BLS

Physical Demands & Additional Information

• Must pass TB Test
• Subject to a background/security investigation and pre-employment drug screening
• Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen per contract requirements

Resolution Think LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.