Sterile Processing Technician (SPD) (ASC)

We are looking for a long term, ambitious, certified Sterile Processing Technician who has experience working in a hospital or surgical center environment. The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned duties performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process. The ideal candidate will possess experience or advanced expertise in a multi-specialty setting. This position will Report to OR Clinical Lead.

Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)

• Certification (NICHSPDP or ISCHIM) required

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Knowledge

• Knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.
• Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters using OneSource as resource.
• Knowledge sufficient to be able to assemble and wrap appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate and sterilize equipment, supplies and instruments.
• Ability to lift and move trays of instruments up to 25 lbs.
• Must have good telephone manners and problem-solving skills.
• Is able to perform bending, lifting, and washing using decontamination processes, which will include instrument pans, bins, trays, and carts of various sizes. Tactile differentiation, e.g. temperature, moisture.
• Skill in cleaning specialized equipment.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

• Standard equipment including: computer terminal, telephone, washer/decontaminator, sonic cleaner, sterilizer (steam and Sterrad), air compressor and biological incubator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.
• Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to OneSource and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed.
• Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
• Coordinates with Materials Dept to ensure facility sets are stocked to PAR levels.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; Brookline Surgery Center or BSC, procedures and standards and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; Communicates with operating room staff to provide required instruments.
• Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to the Clinical Director and Material Manager and following the process for replacement.
• Clean, set up, sterilize and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift.
• Maintains records for QA and sterilization.
• Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards.
• Is familiar with organization, department and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Life Safety, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Medical Equipment Failure.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions, which include hand hygiene, the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses)

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains flexibility to rotate shifts and adjust hours as needed.
• Knows fire and safety procedures for the work area.
• Maintains professional appearance appropriate to position and function. Wears identification badge while on duty.
• Participates in cost effective delivery of care.

Job Type:

• Part-time(#LI-Onsite)
• One location