Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing Night

Shift Third Shift (Nights – Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours Per Week 36

Position Status Full time

Shift Third Shift (Nights – Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours Per Week 36

Job Information Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

The Sterile Processing Technician, is a health care professional who will be responsible for preparing, assembling, cleaning and sterilizing all instrumentation and some equipment used in medical exams, surgeries and other clinical procedures. They will ensure strict adherence to sterilization processes and assure that instruments, equipment, and supplies are safe for reuse across patient care. The Sterile Processing Technician must demonstrate the ability to perform at a high level of skill all functions as described below.

• Experience in an acute care hospital setting. Preferred
• Experience in surgery environment. Preferred
• Sterile processing experience. Preferred

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician - HSPA Preferred

• Demonstrates proper knowledge and understanding of all chemicals, detergents, and other cleaning and/or disinfecting agents used in the department.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skill in assembly of trays and peel packs, to include identification of contents, internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling and methods of sterilization.
• Performs precautions and actions for steam and Sterrad sterilization methods.
• Performs appropriate decontamination practices based on written manufacturers instructions for use (MIFU) and safety protocols.
• Works as part of a team, self-motivated and adaptable to change.
• Performs biological testing procedures.
• Demonstrates instrument/Set and Equipment identification.
• Operates equipment appropriate to the job role.
• Performs record keeping and reporting procedures related to decontamination and sterilization.
• Maintains a clean, professional and safe work area.
• Performs work accurately and efficiently to avoid re-work and errors.
• Re-stocks shelves in Sterile Storage and other areas to maintain defined Par levels of all supplies, instrument trays and other items maintained in inventory.
• Communicates process or equipment problems immediately to appropriate leadership.
• Follows all hospital and department policies and procedures.

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Position is Not Patient Facing

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

• On-Site;
  No Remote

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

• Balancing:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
  Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Feeling:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor):
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand):
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Kneeling:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward):
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead):
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping:
  Occasionally…