Sterile Processing Technician - Certified

Job ID: 24-02456 Sterile Processing Technician - Certified Suffolk, VA MUST: Experienced Sterilization Processing Technician 2 plus years of Sterilization Processing Technician experience Must have experience in Central sterile or Operating Room Must have a strong knowledge with OSHA regulations Must be able to work independently Must have an active BLS certification Must be Certified:

CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing/Distribution Tech) or IAHCSMM (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) DUTIES: Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of all instruments, reassembly and wrapping of instrument sets, proper use of sterilizers, sonic cleaners and other related equipment and maintaining a clean, safe workplace Technician will work as a team member within the entire department Responsible for the decontamination, processing and sterilization of all dental instruments, and equipment to be used for the care of the patients according to policy and procedure and care standards Ability to take direction from others and follow through in a concise manner, which also promotes efficiency Ability to communicate using written, verbal, non-verbal skills when interacting with team members Ability to set priorities and anticipate needs of others Acts to protect and advance patient's best interest Maintains knowledge of equipment, expected patient outcome, and anticipated complications Prioritizes tray turnover throughout the day by following scheduled cases and coordination with OR Coordinator Coordinates delivery and sterility of instrumentation and trays borrowed from other facilities Assures team duties meet organizational objectives Schedules and monitors daily accomplishments Acts as a SPD Liaison and serves as a resource for OR and Vendor representatives Staffs the unit accordingly, flexing as appropriate, assumes assignment as needed within the needs of the department and surgical schedule Assists and facilitates preceptor training, orientation, and in-service education for onboarding and experienced staff as needed Assures team competency is met Listens respectfully, gives feedback directly, honestly and talks with others to clarify differences Utilizes translation services when needed Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.