Sterile Processing Technician

Reeves Regional; Pecos, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeves Regional is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, sterilization, assembly, packaging, scanning, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation with proper documentation. They will restock supplies in the OR, participate in OR cleaning, and engage in educational activities.

The role requires a high school diploma and may involve variable hours based on the surgical schedule; lifting up to 50 lbs is required and safety precautions must be

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Central Sterile Processing Technician experience preferred; ability to lift/push/pull to at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, wraps and sterilizes trays, follows standard precautions.
• Monitors indicators and chemical wash solutions and keeps records.
• Restocks and inventories in sterile processing and OR areas; coordinates with OR staff.
• Distributes instruments and trays across campus and returns items promptly.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties.
• Ensures equipment functions properly and coordinates maintenance or replacement with vendors and biomed.
• Maintains a clean work area and adheres to safety standards.
• Supports department policies, quality improvement, infection control and teamwork.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Hours may vary with the surgery schedule; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment with appropriate record keeping. Performs restocking and ordering of supplies in the OR Suite. Participates in OR cleaning duties. Participate in educational activities. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma.
• Central Sterile Processing Technician minimum job requirements include: sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking and reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills are needed. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Must have the ability to lift/push/pull to at least 50 lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment. Will assemble, wrap and sterilize trays of instruments. Follows proper standard precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
2. Monitors biological indicators and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment, and keep necessary records.
3. Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory in sterile processing, the operating room, and equipment storage areas; submits requisitions, collaborates with OR staff and physicians for needs and efficiency.
4. Collects and distributes instruments, trays, and items from assigned areas on campus. Returns items in a timely manner.
5. Performs environmental maintenance duties.
6. Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment. Works with vendors, biomed, or other representatives to ensure proper equipment functionality.
7. Maintains a clean work area.
8. Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
9. Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
10. Call may be assigned. Work hours may vary dependent on the surgery schedule.
11. Other duties as assigned.