SPD Tech Certified - R

Overview

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone can use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Sterile Processing Technician-Certified are multi-skilled personnel who are responsible for all duties related to the decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment and endoscopes. They are responsible for the preparation and packaging of instrumentation, quality control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records and preparation of surgical cases. Assigned duties may also include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, transporting supplies, training peers on industry best practices and providing direct customer service to both operating rooms and external customers.

• Decontamination, disinfection and cleaning of various reusable surgical instruments, using mechanical or handwashing methods, in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of sterilization processes and techniques involving steam and chemical means, including documentation, storage, and transportation.
• Understand sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators and interpret the biological monitoring system.
• Enter, modify, and search for information in the instrument tracking system; assist with surgical case preparation and retrieve instruments and supplies.
• Incorporate infection control guidelines when transferring, storing, and transporting sterile packages.
• Interact with external customers, vendors, and surgical representatives for loaner trays and receipt of CEUs.
• Follow and promote industry standards and best practices as supported by AAMI and AORN.
• Provide strong customer service to operating rooms and external clinics; think critically and act quickly to meet patient needs.
• Assist in education and training of fellow associates.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing duties.

Associate's Degree, High School or GED (Required).

Certifications:

CBSPD
- Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution; IAHCSMM
- International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management.

Must exhibit strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a team, basic computer skills, follow oral and written instructions, perform basic mathematical calculations. Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.

Variable

40

Sterile Processing

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ohio Health is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Ohio Health does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

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