What are the responsibilities and job description for the STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN - PDN (AS NEEDED) position at Jefferson Regional Med Ctr?
What You Should Know About the SURGICAL PROCESSING TECHNICIAN:
- Monday- Friday: Typical hours vary. Call coverage required 11:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m. weeknights and 24-hour weekend coverage.
- This position is based within Jefferson Regional
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the SPD Manager, a sterile processing technician is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing and assembling medical instruments and equipment and ensures all instruments are sterilized and properly stored, organized and readily available for surgical procedures. Additionally they maintain detailed records of sterilization process and follow strict safety protocols to prevent contamination. This position plays a crucial role in preventing infections and ensures patient safety in the operating room.
SPD Technician Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical Diploma in sterile processing/ other related field or Associate’s Degree in healthcare administration, supply chain, sterile processing, or other related field preferred.
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician- preferred
- Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Certificate- preferred
- This is a safety sensitive position.*
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Minimum Requirements
- Adequate verbal communication skills to interact with co-workers and other healthcare members.
- Able to multitask efficiently.
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with excellent critical thinking, decision-making and communication skills.
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Preferred Requirements
- 1-year experience in health care facility or industrial warehouse distribution/inventory or surgical processing technician.
- Familiarity with surgical supplies and medical terminology.
Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Matching Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career growth
- And much, much, more!
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
- Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death.
