What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Center Sterile Processing Tech position at InterMed?
The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and sterility of all supplies and instrumentation used during the course of surgical procedures. They work with other members of the OR team to determine and anticipate the needs of the operating room. This individual provides sterile processing, safe storage, and proper rotation and utilization of instrumentation and supplies needed to support surgical cases.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Decontaminates, wraps and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment
- Sorts, inspects, and assembles surgical instruments and equipment
- Selects appropriate supplies and equipment
- Anticipated surgical instrumentation and supply needs
- Checks equipment for working order and reports unsafe working conditions to the Lead or Manager
- Verifies instrumentation exposure to sterilization process
- Follows proper standard precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas
- Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment
- Identifies principles & techniques of disinfection, sterilization & environmental control
- Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and equipment storage areas
- Collects and distributes instruments, trays, carts, and medical equipment as directed by the OR supervisor
- Maintains a clean and safe work area for patients and co-workers
- Reports equipment malfunctions or compromised sterility of instrumentation to Lead/Manger
- Demonstrates proper care of instrumentation and equipment
- Maintains knowledge of techniques and the principles of decontamination and sterilization
- Attends all safety training programs as well as practices safe work habits
- Participates in quality improvement processes
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- High school graduate
- SPD Certification is preferred but not required
- Proficiency and understanding of medical terminology that is required in the SPD department
- Previous SPD experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
SCHEDULE:
Full time- 4 days, 36 hours per week, flexibility for longer days may be required
InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
