Sterile Processing Tech - ASC - Casual

Sterile Processing Tech

 

This is a casual position - there is flexibility in hours up to 4 per week. Could be 8 one week.

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Job Summary
The Sterile Processing and Decontamination (SPD) Technician is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination assembly, inspecting, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and Ancillary departments. This includes working in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays and case carts where applicable. The SPD Technician maintains consistency and continuous workflow between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.

What you will do

• Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.
• Operates sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Maintain quality control by monitoring, reading, documenting, and interpreting, all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function.
• Works closely with Operating Room staff to identify supply and equipment needs for the scheduled procedures
• Corrects instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED High School diploma Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Instrument processing or sterile processing experience, or previous work experience in the medical field (i.e. CNA, MA, etc.) Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors
• Ability to form work/patient relationships with patients and peers
• Ability to prioritize work and meet changing demands
• Fosters teamwork through effective written and verbal communication
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification issued by American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Physical Demands

• Sit - Occasionally
• Stand - Frequently
• Walk - Occasionally
• Drive - Rarely
• Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Rarely
• Bend (Neck) - Frequently
• Bend (Waist) - Occasionally
• Squat - Rarely
• Twist/Turn (Neck) - Frequently
• Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Frequently
• Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Frequently
• Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Frequently
• Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Occasionally
• Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Occasionally
• Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
• Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Occasionally
• Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Occasionally
• Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Occasionally
• Push/Pull 76-100 lbs. - Rarely
• Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally
• Reach (Below shoulder level) - Occasionally
• Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
• Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
• Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Noise - Occasionally

Travel Requirements

• 5%

Hearing Requirements

• Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
• Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly

Vision Requirements

• Color Discrimination - Constantly
• Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
• Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly

Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify