Job Description
Job Description
Must be available to work evening shift 3p-11p. The Sterile Processing Technician utilizes surgical instrumentation knowledge to provide the correct instruments for the operating room and other procedural areas. This position works to disassemble, clean, sterilize, and store procedure trays, instruments, and supplies. This position collaborates with the operating room staff to ensure the availability and sterility of instrumentation to meet the requirements of posted surgical cases.
1. Philosophy
- Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
- Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
- Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
- Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
- Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
2. General
a) Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
b) Punctual and comply with attendance guidelines
c) Gets along well with all employees and respects the rights of other employees
d) Demonstrates resourcefulness, independent thinking and seeks additional challenges and opportunities. Seeks to create new methods, techniques and processes.
3. Communication
Communicates effectively and professionally with vendors, physicians, coworkers, patients and visitorsInteracts with others in a positive, professional, respectful, and considerate manner4. Financial practices
Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practicesReports wasteful practicesAnalyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements5. Compliance program
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the organization’s adopted compliance programPerforms according to established compliance policies and procedures6. Performance-improvement program
Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement program, policies, and proceduresPerforms according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures7. Safety / risk-management program
Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilitiesReports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy / procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated personComplete annual education requirements8. Professional competence
Participates in continuing education and other learning experiencesShares knowledge gained in continuing education with staffMaintains membership in relevant professional organizationsSeeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiesWelcomes suggestions and recommendations9. Regulatory
a) Remains current on all applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, professional
standards and accreditation standards
b) Submits required reports on a timely basis
c) Develops, interprets and recommends implementation of policies, procedures, regulations,
programs and recommended practices to ensure requirements are met
10. Duties
Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Supervisor, properly sterilizes and prepares surgical instruments for all cases at the scheduled surgery timesOperates sterilizers and ability to complete daily check which includes recording temperature, pressure and recording time of test loadsUpdates surgical instrument tray listsInitiates repairs on surgical instruments, as neededPractices Infection Control and Universal Precautions, as per policyRestocks workstations at end of every workdayCarries out routine and assisted tasks of inspecting case carts, instruments, and supplies; and storing the items in the appropriate place in SPDPerforms all responsibilities / duties required by the sterile processing department as defined in the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressedMaintains current knowledge / certifications / licensureChecks and respond to emails in a timely and efficient mannerPerforms other duties as assignedRequired
High school diploma or GED certificate recipientBLS for healthcare providers – American Heart AssociationMust have sufficient reading ability to read safety instructions and chemical product labels.Must be able to follow written and oral instructionsPreferred
ASC experience1-3 years of Sterile Processing experience in an operating room settingCertified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)ANDREWS IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACEThe Andrews Institute ASC (AIASC) is committed to promoting health, wellness, and disease prevention and to providing a safe, clean and healthy environment to Workforce Members, patients, and visitors. The use of tobacco and tobacco products is a known and established hazard to the health and well-being of tobacco users and can also directly impact nonusers. In addition, the use of tobacco and tobacco products has been shown to decrease employee productivity and efficiency and increase absenteeism. In recognition of these factors, the Andrews Institute ASC will no longer hire tobacco users.
