Sterile Processing Technician - University Hospital

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health Systems in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a dedicated worker for cleaning and sterilization duties. The role involves using PPE, retrieving and decontaminating supplies, and ensuring equipment functionality.

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, along with the ability to operate decontamination equipment and document tasks accurately. Candidates must be capable of lifting equipment and standing for extended periods. Join our team to impact the health of our community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved PPE as appropriate.
• Retrieves and decontaminates soiled supplies/equipment.
• Operates and maintains decontamination equipment.
• Documents all work in a timely manner.
• Follows established procedures for High Level Disinfection.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes approved PPE as appropriate.
• Retrieves soiled supplies/equipment from soiled holding areas from various departments throughout the hospital per schedule and as needed; sort, disassemble, select and perform correct process to decontaminate items.
• Clean, maintain, and operate a variety of decontamination equipment.
• Following established procedures select appropriate High Level Disinfection method, manual or automatic (AER), for heat sensitive instruments, equipment or flexible endoscopes.
• Document receipt and all work in a timely manner utilizing tracking software.
• Document all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software. Inspect and assemble all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and required per instrument recipe.
• Document items missing from instrument set, escalating set to Supervisor or Designee for further guidance.
• Identifies and places appropriate internal indicator as required.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area al all times. Other duties as assigned.
• Interprets package labeling to select appropriate sterilization method and approved cycle, options include Steam, Low Temperature, or other as required. Inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items and correct deficiencies before sterilization.
• Load sterilizer as appropriate to ensure cycle completion; includes biological testing. Performs routine sterilizer testing including biological monitoring, leak test, and bowie dick test as appropriate.
• Following established policies interprets and appropriately document results of sterilizer testing using tracking software.
• Escalates positive results as appropriate for intervention. Removes and inspects items from sterilizer utilizing approved methods to preserve package integrity.
• Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 lbs and autoclave carts weighing up to 200 lbs.;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.