What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice position at Singing River Health System?
Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice
Healthcare Workforce Academy / Full-Time / Class 7:00am-3:30pm; Clinical hours will vary based on need /
3101 Denny Ave, RM 230 ATTN Kimi Smith
Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581
United States
Position
Overview:
The Sterile Processing Technician
Apprentice is enrolled in the Singing River Health System Department of Labor
recognized apprenticeship which encompasses 12 months of training, mentoring
and confidence building. The Sterile Processing Technician Apprentice works
under the supervision of the Instructor of Sterile Processing/Surgical
Technician Apprenticeship and the Certified Nursing Officer (CNO). He/She will
learn how to clean, disinfect, assemble, package, and sterile surgical
instruments. Expectation is for all performed
duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health Systems procedures and
policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications
for health care employees.
DISCLAIMER: This
is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills,
efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While
this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management
reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different
tasks performed as assigned.
Education:
High School diploma required or GED
equivalent.
License:
N/A
Certifications:
Certification recommended within two
(2) years of employment
Experience:
Central Service, OR Instrument/Supply
and computer entry experience preferred.
Reports to:
Apprenticeship Course Instructor/CNO
Supervises:
None
Physical
Demands:
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical
motions in performing day-to-day activities. Must be able to stand for
extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing
undue fatigue. Must have a high energy level and be capable of handling high
pressure situations. Must possess sufficient strength in arm and back muscles
to tighten and open sterilizer doors, to push carts, to frequently lift
instrument trays weighing up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift items weighing
30 lbs. May be exposed to communicable diseases and toxic fumes. Must be able
to wear gloves and protective clothing for prolonged periods of time.
Mental Demands:
Keen mental faculties, sound judgment and
decision making skills for the preparation and sterilization of surgical
instruments and the monitoring of computerized sterilization equipment. Must
be able to consistently perform with a high degree of accuracy. Emotional stability
conducive to dealing with high stress level associated with correctly and
efficiently preparing patient instrumentation on a daily basis while
maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians,
and other health care workers.
Special Demands:
Must be able to function unsupervised in a highly conscientious
manner. Must be able to set priorities and give close attention to details.
Must be adaptable to change.
