Sterile Processing Technician I​/II - Echo Cliffs

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is an established training position to obtain Certified Registered Central Service Technician. The position is subject to a three (3) year service commitment agreement and requires rotational scheduling, Monday through Friday 7am-4:30 PM. Upon successful completion of established didactic and clinical training, The SPD Technician will be able to perform basic duties of a Sterile Processing Technician as determined by the Lead SPD Technologist.

Responsible for receiving, inspecting, tests, assembling, decontaminating, sterilizing, packaging, labeling, performing inventory, and distributing instruments and supplies for Dental Clinic, Women's Clinic, and SOUP Clinics (Surgery, Orthopedics, and Podiatry) at Echo Cliffs. Ensures instruments, equipment, and supplies are available, processed, and delivered to support safe patient care across all assigned clinical areas. Operate and trouble shoots sterile processing equipment and completes required documentation.

The I/II level is aware of the value and function of each instrument and piece of equipment and treats it accordingly. The goal and mission of the department is to have the right instrument and equipment at the right time for the right patient.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS I

Education (SPD I/II):

High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification (SPD I/II):

• Must obtain a valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• (SPD Technician II):
  Must have and maintain a valid, active, and be in good standing with the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) certification

Experience

• (SPD Technician I):
  Three (3) months experience in a hospital setting or environmental services.
  • Successfully complete the orientation and competency plan within three months of hire for Sterile Processing Department. Upon successful completion, technician may be eligible for SPD Tech Level II.
• (SPD Technician II):
  Meet level 1 requirements and complete 10 weeks or 400 hours of hospital service and within 18 months and successfully apply and achieve certification.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Critical thinking skills, synthesize knowledge and a high level of learning aptitude.
• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Excellent customer service abilities with effective listening and communication skills and maintains good interpersonal relationships and lines of communication with co-workers
• Complete Patient Sitter…