Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Job Opportunity

This position is for first shift. Qualified candidates must be available to work the designated schedule of Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with rotating weekends. Additionally, candidates should be able to attend our initial 12-week training program on second shift from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Job Description Summary: Cleans, sterilizes, and assembles surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures quality, safety, and service for all hospital departments and off-sites requiring sterile supplies.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Sorts, disassembles, and cleans surgical instruments and equipment.

Prepares and sterilizes instruments using various sterilization processes.

Operates and maintains washing and sterilization equipment according to standard procedures.

Inspects for and reports any malfunctions to the manager.

Performs quality control on all instruments and scopes checking for visual damage, sharpness, cleanliness, and working condition.

Maintains inventory and requests repairs or replacements as needed.

Maintains accurate and appropriate documentation of inventory and of daily production and quality control.

Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure that sterile instruments and equipment are available when needed.

Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe environment. Assists in training and orientation of co-workers.

Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure Requirement: (not specified)

Certifications: Certified Central Service Technician or ability to become certified within one year of hire preferred. Certificate of Completion from an accredited Surgical Scrub Technical program preferred.

Skills: Working knowledge of standards of infection control.

Experience: Six months of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Decision Making Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Loud Noises Power Tools Problem solving Reaching above shoulder Sitting

FREQUENTLY: Audible speech Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Color vision Computer skills Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Machinery Peripheral vision Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Standing Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)