Sterile Processing Technician I

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform technical sterilization functions for medical instruments. The role involves operating various sterilization equipment, understanding microbiological practices, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 1 year of related experience. Full-time hours are Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 11 PM.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong understanding of microbiology related to sterilization.
• Working knowledge of steam, plasma, and liquid sterilization methods.
• Knowledge of chemical agents in sterilization processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical functions of reprocessing and sterilization of medical instruments.
• Operate sterilizers and utilize software for inventory tracking.
• Act as a resource for healthcare professionals regarding sterilization.

Skills

Understanding of microbiology

Knowledge of Infection Control practices

Ability to retain knowledge of surgical instruments

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

In Sterile Processing at Main Campus Children's of Alabama

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Evening Shift, Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-11pm.

Summary

Performs technical functions of reprocessing, decontamination, disinfection, preparation, packaging, sterilization and distribution of reusable medical instrumentation, and handling/storage of disposable sterile supplies and accurately documents in compliance with FDA, CDC, AAMI, and JCAHO. Operates large high vacuum steam sterilizers, Peracetic Acid sterilizers, and Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma sterilizers. Utilizes computer software for inventory tracking, materials management, biological documentation, and the associated computer hardware. Act as resource for Operating Room and other health care professionals for various sterilization and instrument care methods.

Qualifications

• Must have understanding of basic microbiology and its application to Biological and Chemical Monitoring of sterilizers and decontaminators.
• Must have basic understanding of applied physics as it relates to the various methods of steam, plasma and liquid sterilization and its affects on various plastics composition and metallurgy.
• Must have advanced knowledge of Infection Control practices and how it relates to patient and employ safety.
• Must posses knowledge of typical chemical agents utilized in a SP department and their intended uses.
• Must have ability to retain knowledge of vast inventory of complicated surgical instruments and determine methods of decontamination and sterilization as recommended by manufacture.
• Must have working knowledge of Open Case Cart system and distribution of sterile materials throughout the health system.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

Nonessential:

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician or Certified Registered Central Service Technician

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Sterilzation