Sterile Processing Technition

jeffersonhealth; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health seeks a Sterile Process Technician to support operating rooms and other units. You will inventory, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and dispense surgical instruments and trays, ensuring accuracy and safety in every step.

You will operate washers and sterilizers, verify quality indicators, label items, maintain inventory records with the Instrument Tracking System, and participate in onboarding and occasional on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program.
• Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization and inventory processes.
• Ability to work with sterile processing equipment and follow aseptic techniques.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, assemble and sterilize surgical instruments and trays.
• Prepare procedure case carts per campus requirements.
• Operate washers and sterilizers following safety procedures.
• Inspect instruments for integrity and cleanliness prior to sterilization.
• Label items with names and expiration dates; track inventory.
• Support off-shift coverage and onboarding of new team members.
• Maintain and store sterilized items and participate in quality checks.

Skills

Inventory management

Sterilization

Decontamination

Quality assurance

Infection control

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

OR operations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified sterile processing technician training program

Tools

Instrument Tracking System

Job description

Job Details

The sterile process technician is responsible for daily operations to support the operating rooms and various other units as needed. Responsible for ensuring surgical supplies, instruments, scopes and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a safe, quality and timely manner. This position may support hospital based practices, clinics and other locations. Able to perform all sterile processing technician standard work. May be required to perform additional, related duties as assigned.

Job Description

Summary

The sterile process technician is responsible for daily operations to support the operating rooms and various other units as needed. Responsible for ensuring surgical supplies, instruments, scopes and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a safe, quality and timely manner. This position may support hospital based practices, clinics and other locations. Able to perform all sterile processing technician standard work. May be required to perform additional, related duties as assigned.

Job Duties

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.

Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.

• Responsible for disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing, assembling, sterilizing and dispensing surgical and procedure instrumentation and trays for the OR, Delivery Room, nursing units, and all other departments, according to manufactures instructions for use (IFU's), prescribed procedures and aseptic technique.
• Preparing procedural case carts per campus requirements.
• Operates automated washers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and sterilizers in a safe and efficient manner following manufacturers' written instructions and department policy and procedure.
• Examine and test instruments meticulously to ensure proper integrity, function and cleanliness prior to being sterilized or High Level disinfected.
• Ensures verification of pre and post sterilization quality indicators.
• Reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment to appropriate SPD leadership.
• Uses Instrument Tracking System in the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical trays and peel-pouched items to maintain inventory levels and accurate documentation.
• Accurately labels each item with name and/or expiration date.
• Routinely checks for outdates and package integrity of sterilized items; replaces/reports as necessary.
• May be responsible for maintaining, assembling and distributing of other durable medical equipment including but not limited to code carts based on campus requirements.
• May be responsible for equipment rounds based on campus requirements.
• Responsible for off shift and holiday call coverage based on campus requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in the onboarding process of new team members as appropriate per campus.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program

Patient-and Family-Centered Practice-

Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.

Cultural Awareness

Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.

Effective Communication

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.

Inventory Management

Knowledge of, and ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of finished goods.

Medical Equipment

Knowledge of the common types of equipment or devices used in the healthcare industry, and the ability to use these in patient care.

Decontamination Issues

Knowledge of decontamination process for exposure to chemical or germ weapons.

Infection Control

Utilizes knowledge of patient safety and error prevention to impede the spread of infection and disease.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.

Teamwork

Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork, ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Operating Room Management

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