Sterile Processing Technician Certified

Hugh Chatham Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Lexington Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Sterile Processing Technician for the 37719 Lexington facility. You will clean, inspect and assemble surgical instruments, operate autoclaves and Steris units, and ensure a steady supply of sterile products for the OR, following CSPDT standards.

Hours are 40 per week (Mon-Fri) with weekend/holiday call; qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and CSPDT certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CSPDT certification required or eligible.
• Experience in sterile processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards and promotes teamwork.
• Cleans, inspects and assembles instruments and sets.
• Operates sterilizing units to produce sterile products.
• Maintains logs and ensures availability of supplies.
• Provides age-appropriate care as applicable.

Skills

Sterilization equipment operation

Effective communication

Knowledge of OR instrumentation

Ability to stand long periods

Education

High School diploma or GED

CSPDT Certification

Job description

Department 37719 Lexington Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services

Department 37719 Lexington Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information Monday-Friday Weekend & Holiday Call 3pm-11:30pm

Pay Range $20.80 - $31.20

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High School diploma or GED equivalent.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Cleans instruments and equipment using appropriate method and equipment.
• Ensures the correct inspection of reusable items.
• Sorting and assembling instruments and/or sets.
• Operates sterilizing units for production of sterile products to reduce risk of nosocomial infections.
• Ensures the availability of sterilization supplies and prep solutions.
• Daily checks autoclaves and Steris Units with biological indicators and air removal test kits as required. Maintains proper logs, records and charts of sterilizers.
• Maintains technical knowledge.
• Provides age/developmentally appropriate care as provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate equipment, such as sterilization equipment, washer sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner, flash autoclave and high van autoclave
• Ability to communicate effectively with other medical professionals
• Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation
• Ability to stand for long periods

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.