Job Details

Sterile Processing Technician II

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Location: Frisco - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Monitor and interpret results of gauges and graphs.
• Above average communication skills.
• Legible handwriting and coherent writing skills.
• Knowledgeable in surgical instrumentation.
• Preceptor to SPD Tech I.
• Fulfills all requirements for documentation to ensure the department is able to distribute high quality sterile products in an efficient manner to effectively meet the requirements of its customers.
• Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, utilization, and sterile processing.
• Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Works in collaboration with the O.R. to provide patient required instrumentation.
• Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Properly documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process.
• Accesses surgeon preference cards to assemble and disburse case cart to the customer in a quality/timely manner.
• Understands, uses, maintains and operates the equipment specific to Sterile Processing, i.e. steam, ETO, gas plasma sterilizers, cart washers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and heat sealers as well as a variety of testing devices.
• Knows and uses the processes involved in ordering, receiving, stocking, rotating, delivering and monitoring usage of supplies. Communicates supply issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Maintains safety standards and appropriately handles garbage, linen and biohazardous material.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment to handle instrument, implants, and patient care equipment soiled with blood borne pathogen substances.
• Maintains a clean orderly work area. Team role model.
• Tracks his/her progress and compliance in regards to training, staff meeting and in-service education, etc.
• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
• Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Participate in improving the quality of sterile processing services.
• Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• Communicate with leadership when problems develop with equipment and/or staff.
• Communicate with leadership of whereabouts when not in SPD during designated time of working hours.
• And other duties assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• High School Education or GED.
• Basic Computer knowledge.
• Sterile Processing Certification required.
• 1-2 years Sterile processing experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for the job, being concise by phone, intercom and in person.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies including industry standardized principles and practice in sterilization and disinfection required.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, infection control practices, decontamination and sterilization techniques; understands of the relationship between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room, as well as other departments in the health system that receive sterile processing services.

Working Environment

• Working Conditions: Inside
• Working Position: Sitting, Standing, and Walking
• Physical Demands: Medium
• Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping/Kneeling/Bending, and Repetitive Movements
• Lifting or carrying between 35 - 50 lbs.
• Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, Feeling, Smelling and Speaking
• This position will be exposed to Inside Environments, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud Noise, Chemical Hazards, and Respiratory Hazards