Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Mercy Health; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and professional ed

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown, Ohio is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician (Non-Certified) to inspect, clean, assemble and test patient care instruments and equipment. The role requires adherence to AAMI, JCAHO, CDC and state practice standards with on-call flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include decontamination, inventory management, quality control, and sterilization procedures using various sterilizers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CRCST/HSPA/CBSPD certification must be obtained within 2 years after hire.
• Recent experience in a surgical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination and cleaning of surgical instrumentation per manufacturer instructions and IFU.
• Applies knowledge of detergents and disinfectants for decontamination and sterilization.
• Stocks and delivers supplies and maintains inventory levels.
• Performs quality control using IT systems for instrument tracking and schedules.
• Operates sterilizers and aseptic packaging and tests for sterility indicators.
• Documents activities and reports variances affecting sterile products.
• Identifies and addresses infection control issues during transport of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrates operation and testing of washers, sterilizers and related equipment.
• Identifies instruments by surgical specialty and assists with assembly/disassembly as required.
• Willing to be on-call as scheduled.

Skills

Follow Instructions

Independent Work

Pressure Handling

Communication

Multi-level Communication

Computer Skills

Infection Control

Professionalism

Teamwork

Move with Urgency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours
• Shift Times - All Shifts
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified, under general supervision, will inspect, clean, assemble, test, and processes patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturer's instructions for use. They will act in accordance to sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice. Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Applies proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment. Adheres to standard precautions while performing cleaning and sterilization duties.
• Inventories, stocks, and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines. Orders, restocks, labels, and maintains proper inventory levels. Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates per market requirements.
• Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, supply ordering and management. Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.
• Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind. Monitors sterilization regularly ensuring quality assurance through chemical and biological indicators and integrators.
• Documents all activities as required within the outlined processes and reports variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.
• Identifies and resolves infection control issues in and around transport of biological hazardous materials, including the use of universal precautions and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as sterile product identification.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and testing of washers and/or disinfectors, steam, and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers, and other facility specific equipment and instrumentation.
• Identifies surgical instrumentation by surgical specialty: General, Gynecological, Robotic, ENT, Orthopedics, Neurological, Vascular, Obstetrical, Urological, etcetera. Including functionality testing, assembly and disassembly as required according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (certification required within 2 years after hired) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (certified required within 2 years after hire) (required)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Work Experience

Recent experience in surgical setting (preferred)

Training

EPIC (preferred)

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.
• Other: Push/Pull over 100 lbs.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

• Ability to Follow Instructions
• Able to Work Independently
• Able to work under pressure
• Anticipate Needs
• Communication
• Communication with multi-levels
• Computer skills
• Critical ThinkingHIPAA
• Infection Control
• Move with a sense of urgency
• Possess Surgical Conscience
• Professionalism
• Self-Directed
• Takes Direction
• Teamwork

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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