Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Position Summary:

Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.

What You Will Do:

• Assists in orienting and training new staff, OR staff and students on various services and processes performed in Sterile Processing.
• Properly identifies and decontaminates instruments through use of washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing techniques.
• Assembles instruments correctly, ensuring appropriate cleanliness and function is achieved.
• Prepares instruments for sterilization through proper packaging, rigid container system, and wrapping techniques.
• Sterilizes instruments by correctly loading carts and operating sterilizers (Steam Sterilizer and Gas Plasma).
• Properly handles sterilized instruments for storage and distribution.
• Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case cart set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.
• Anticipates and prioritizes instrument and supply needs using surgery lists, Sterile Processing Microsystem (SPM) computer system and inventory levels of instruments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Will Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Central Service Processing required.
• Preferred Membership in Central Service Processing professional organization.
• One year of sterile processing experience.
• Good math and problem-solving skills. Good oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation.
• Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.
• Ability to regularly walk and stand (80-90% of time); lift instruments and equipment weighing up 25 pounds; bend, pull, push and position objects weighing less than 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform detailed tasks with frequent interruptions.
  
  

What You Will Work

• Full Time
• 40 hrs per week
• 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift available
• Rotating call on weekends and holidays per CBA
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.