Spd Tech

Overview

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in Kankakee, Illinois. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring that all surgical instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and prepared for use in surgical procedures. This role is critical to maintaining a safe and sterile environment for our patients and healthcare professionals.

• Instrument Sterilization:
  Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment according to established procedures and standards.
• Equipment Inspection:
  Inspect surgical instruments and equipment for proper function and cleanliness, identifying and reporting any damages or malfunctions.
• Inventory Management:
  Assemble and organize surgical instrument trays, ensuring all necessary instruments are available for surgical procedures.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes, including biological and chemical indicators, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with surgical teams, operating room staff, and other healthcare professionals to meet the needs of the surgical schedule and ensure the timely availability of sterile instruments.
• Adherence to Protocols:
  Follow all infection control protocols, safety guidelines, and hospital policies to minimize the risk of contamination and ensure patient safety.
• Flexibility:
  Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

• Inventory Restocking:
  Assist with restocking supplies and maintaining the cleanliness of the sterile processing area.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Participate in ongoing training and education opportunities to stay current with industry best practices and advancements in sterile processing technology.
• Cross-Departmental Support:
  Provide occasional support to other departments as needed, including assisting with supply management and equipment distribution.

Preferred Experience

• Previous SPD Tech experience a plus

Required Licensure/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• CRCST or CSPDT preferred

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on‑call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: ETO, Hydrogen peroxide, Cidex, and enzymatic cleaner, pre‑soak, instrument bath, Ethylene Oxide, glutaraldehyde and phenolic.
• Video Display Terminals:
  Average
• Blood and Body Fluids:
  Sharps, contaminated linen, contaminated instruments
• TB or Airborne Pathogens:
  Very limited. Possible during unit rounds.

• Speech:
  Answer phones communicate with peers, OR staff, nursing units or other hospital departments.
• Vision:
  To be able to wrap packages, monitor sterilizers and indicators for proper cycle completion. Accurately…