What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at Ridgeview Medical Center Health System?
Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for performing routine activities in the decontamination, reprocessing/sterilization of supplies, instrument trays, and equipment necessary for patient care.
Job Functions
- Provides specialized experience and direct responsibility for providing clean and sterile medical/surgical supplies and equipment for use in all patient care areas in-house and for all off-site clinics.
- Utilizes appropriate techniques in preparation, packaging, and sterilization functions maintaining a basic knowledge of microbiological principles for SPD practice.
- Works to supply surgical services with supplies & equipment.
- Obtaining & assembles instruments, equipment, positioning devices, and supplies for procedures as indicated on physician’s preference cards.
- Performs testing and documentation of sterilization function with appropriate graphs and indicators.
- Maintains an adequate supply of patient related equipment, renting as needed to meet the demand.
- Maintains an adequate supply of linen needed for daily usage in Surgical Services.
- Assists & performs turnover in the OR suites between cases.
- Assists in transportation of pre & postoperative patients.
- Assistants in staff and patient cares as directed.
- Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other members of the healthcare team.
- Participates in unit based Quality Improvement process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- High school graduate or equivalent
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- Ability to coordinate instrument processing with daily surgical schedule
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in the English language and respond accordingly in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
License/Certifications
- Current BLS Certification of at first opportunity after hire, not exceed 9 months.
Preferred Qualifications
- SPD basic equipment experience with knowledge of sterilization methods and procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic technique
- Emergency Medical Technician or previous Nursing Assistant experience
- SPD certification
