Sterile Processing Technician-Specialty Clinic

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician for the Urology Clinic. The role focuses on complete reprocessing of endoscopes and devices, documentation, and maintaining workflows per reprocessing standards. Requirements include a High school diploma or higher, CRCST and CER within one year, and AHA BLS.

Three years of experience with preference for Urology exposure. This on-site position reports to the RN Practice Manager/CAO and supports patient safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or higher level degree.
• CRCST certification within one year and CER certification within one year.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Three years of sterile processing experience; Urology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Code of Conduct and address compliance concerns.
• Coordinate instrument turnaround with Urology staff.
• Oversee daily BIO testing to ensure sterility of trays and instruments.
• Disassemble/assemble instrumentation correctly.
• Maintain temperature logs and quality checks.
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention and Risk Management as needed.
• Store and inventory sterile supplies properly.
• Assemble surgical carts per transport slips and inventory lists.
• Maintain par levels and order supplies for SP and PPE.
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment.
• Inspect instrumentation for contamination and confirm readiness for use.
• Receive, sort, and inspect instrumentation in decontamination area.
• Follow manufacturer's dilution guidelines for all chemicals.
• Follow tray inventory control sheets for sets.
• Identify proper sterilization packaging and QC indicators.
• Perform diagnostic/biological tests on sterilization equipment as required.
• Provide staff training on processing, sterilization and quality checks.
• Maintain Sterrad maintenance parameters and IFU documentation.
• Update IFUs in the One Source tracking system.
• Work with vendors on quotes, RMA and shipping of equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality control

Inventory management

Communication

Safety

Training

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

CRCST certification

CER certification

HEART Association BLS

Tools

Sterrad sterilizer

Job description

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 40 Salary range: $22.83 - $34.69 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Urology (Hirschberg) Job Objective: Responsible for the complete reprocessing of endo scopes and other devices, accurate documentation, record keeping, and keeping the work flow and area in accordance with reprocessing standards in the Urology Clinic.

Education

Required: High school diploma, GED or higher level degree.

Licensure/Certification

Required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within one (1) year, Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) Certification with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association within one (1) year; American Heart Association BLS

Experience

Required: Three (3) years of sterile processing technician experience Preferred: Urology experience

Reports To

RN Practice Manager or Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Supervises

N/A

Ages of Patients

Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Blood Borne Pathogens

High Potential

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Abilitiy to maintain current knowledge relating to new instruments, equipment, and changes, Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action, Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion, Competence in High-level Disinfection, Excellent customer service skills with patients, co-workers and guests, Knowledge and ability to create excellence in service, Self-motivated, self-starter, and able to organize efforts around helping clients have a positive experience, Written and verbal communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

• 1.Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• 2.Coordinates instrument turn around activities in collaboration with Urology providers and nursing staff.
• 3.Oversees daily BIO testing ensuring uncompromised sterility of all procedure trays, scopes and instruments.
• 4.Properly disassembles and assembles instrumentation.
• 5.Maintains temperature, maintenance logs and quality checks.
• 6.Works with Infection Prevention and Risk Management when temp/humidity not in range.
• 7.Maintains proper sterile storage of supplies and instrumentation.
• 8.Assembles surgical and specialty carts according to the transportation slips or inventory check lists.
• 9.Maintains the proper par levels of supplies. Orders supplies for S.P. and PPE for both clinics.
• 10.Properly operates and maintains decontamination equipment.
• 11.Inspects instrumentation for contamination and ensures instruments and equipment are in good working order prior to assembly.
• 12.Properly receives, sorts, and inspects instrumentation in the decontamination work area following standard precautions.
• 13.Follows manufacturer’s recommendations on dilution of all chemicals used throughout the department.
• 14.Follows instrument tray inventory control sheets when assembling tray sets.
• 15.Identifies, selects, and demonstrates proper usage of sterilization packaging and quality control indicators for each.
• 16.Selects, performs, interprets and documents diagnostic and biological tests on all types of sterilization equipment.
• 17.Provides training orientation, signing off NetLearning topics: First Step, Scope Handling, Instrument Tracking, and Pre-Klenz.
• 18.Works with clinic staff and leadership on issues pertaining to sterile processing and maintenance of equipment and instruments based on manufacturer recommended care instructions.
• 19.Trains staff on processing, sterilization of equipment, daily quality checks, care of equipment and ongoing (in-service) training prior to sterile processing.
• 20.Maintains manufacturers recommended maintenance and parameters of Sterrad sterilizer.
• 21.Maintains and submits up to date Instructions for Use (IFU) into the organizational “One Source” tracking system for all materials/products used in Urology clinic.
• 22.Monitors, maintains and implements up to date standards imposed by regulatory agencies such as CDPH and JC, and represents the clinic/department for State surveys.
• 23.Attends department and organizational meetings as the department representative related to Sterile processing.
• 24.Works with vendors on obtaining capital and non-capital purchase quotes, return merchandise authorization and packaging and shipping of equipment.
• 25.Troubleshoots equipment, as needed.
• 26.Performs other duties as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we’ve been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.