What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at Saint Clare Surgery Center?
Our experienced Sterile Processing Technician understands the highest standards for ensuring a safe, sterile surgical environment. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced and challenging unit that requires excellent attention to detail and a servant's heart. This position requires an understanding of medical-surgical terminology and an ability to follow sterile processing guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and log daily sterilization
- Perform and log biological test results for sterilizers
- Knowledge of sterilization parameters, temperature settings, autoclave cycles
- Ability to clean and organize instruments and equipment for sterile wrapping
- Ability to package supplies for sterilization
- Demonstrate correct procedure for decontamination, washing and sterilization of equipment
- Knowledge of chemical sterilization/disinfection, including proper handling and disposal
- Inspect instruments and report all defective instruments and equipment to OR Manager
- Clean each item according to manufactures instruction
- Accurately label each item with name and expiration
- Demonstrate ability to evaluate suggestions and criticism objectively and undertake responsibility of changing behavior or seeking further guidance as needed
- Assist in OR room for set-up and clean-up
- Preparation of supplies, equipment etc. to ensure minimum turnover and to enhance proficiency
- Apply principals of cost containment for proper and appropriate selection and utilization of supplies
- Respond and understand role in obtaining appropriate equipment and supplies in emergency situations
- Adhere to strict patient confidentiality standards
- Assist in transport of patients in a safe manner
- Provide clear, concise communication with staff, supervision, patients, and family
- Perform other duties as assigned
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
7a -4:00p
Hours will vary based on Surgery schedule
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person