Sterile Processing Technician

Dept: Sterile Processing

Hours per pay period: 80

Schedule: 3pm-11:30pm

Position Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the role include all aspects of processing; decontamination through set assembly, and sterilization. Dependent on the clinical setting; preparation of surgical case carts and materials management may be expectations of the role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1.Responsible for the decontamination of all types of surgical instrumentation, power equipment, and medical devices.

2.Inspects and performs functional checks on instrumentation/equipment to assure proper functioning prior to set/tray assembly.

3.Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of basic instrumentation as well as specialty instrumentation.

4.Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of common equipment used in sterile processing; sonic washer, washer/sterilizer, cart washer, Sterrad sterilizer, steam sterilizer, ethylene oxide sterilizer/aerator and Steris System I.

5.Processes, wraps and labels all equipment and instrumentation for sterilization using appropriate wraps and containers.

6.Performs proper documentation as it relates to the sterilization process.

7.Performs all duties relating to vacuum and biological testing for all types of sterilizers.

8.Communicates departmental equipment and supply needs to appropriate supervisor.

9.Works and Communicates effectively with all team members and OR staff.

10. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

11. Performs in accordance with established protocols in compliance with regulatory agencies to include state and local agencies, AORN, HFAP, OSHA and AAMI.

12. Performs all duties relating to retrieving case sheets for OR cases using the computer system.

13. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of pulling case cart with accuracy.

14. Performs other related job duties as requested.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months work experience in a Sterile Processing Department or as a Surgical Scrub Technician OR completion of a post-secondary-level course in Sterile Processing

Preferred:

• One to two years of formal education or training beyond High School in Post -High school course in Sterile Processing

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Requisition ID: 24003483

• Daily Work Times: 3p-11:30pm

• Hours Per Pay Period: 80

• On Call: No

• Weekends: Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.