Sterile Processing Technician, Boynton Health

Job

Location:

Twin Cities

Job Family: LR-Health Care Non Professional

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Job Code: 5064

Employee Class: AFSCME Unit 4 - Health Care

The Sterile Processing Technician provides sterile equipment and supplies to Boynton Health departments. This work includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment, following guidelines from federal and state agencies, manufacturer and clinic infection control.

This position is responsible for working independently and with team members to ensure that all instrumentation is properly decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, and/or high level disinfected. All instruments must be distributed, tracked and stored in a safe, secure, aseptic and timely manner throughout the clinic.

• Collects used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Cleans instruments and supplies, removing contaminants and waste to ensure items are free of foreign matter prior to sterilization.
• Operates and maintains decontamination equipment, including washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machines, and high-level disinfection systems.
• Performs decontamination, assembly, packaging, labeling, and sterilization of instruments and supplies according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Assembles instrument sets and trays accurately; prepares, wraps, and organizes equipment for medical examinations and procedures.
• Prepares, packs, and delivers sterilized instruments and equipment needed for clinical procedures.
• Operates sterilizers safely and documents sterilization loads and processes according to established standards.
• Conducts quality assurance checks on equipment and sterilization processes; processes and interprets biological controls and tests per guidelines.
• Maintains records related to sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Follows infection control, safety standards, and departmental protocols while performing all duties.
• Responds to urgent requests with accuracy and efficiency.
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, or sterilization issues to the supervisor or lead.
• Performs other duties consistent with the job classification and position description.

• Demonstrates service excellence that is centered on patient care and patient relationships;
  Teamwork is the norm and team members are responsible for working as effective team members and colleagues.
• Assists team members in onboarding, training and performing tasks to promote the smooth and effective functions of the work priorities.
• Participates in continuous improvement of systems, procedures, and processes supporting patient access to services.
• Attends and contributes in staff meetings, classes, workshops and in-service education.
• Maintains compliance with applicable OSHA, HIPAA, MERTKA, and confidentiality policies.
• Adheres to University and Boynton Health policies and procedures.
• Keeps the supervisor informed of any issues with systems or procedures, etc.
• Participate in Quality Improvement projects and safety/emergency drills, as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principal competencies as listed on the job description.
• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST);
  Certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with audiences at all levels of an organization;
  Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with computer systems, along with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google products.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including working objectively with individuals whose lived experiences, identities, attitudes, and behaviors may differ from their own.
• Must have schedule flexibility and reliability; works up to 40 hours per week between the hours of 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
• Prefer two years of experience in the handling and sterilization processing of surgical/medical/dental instrumentation within the past four years.
• Prefers knowledge of medical terminology.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, sit, push, pull, use hands and fingers, hold, handle or feel…