Sterile Processing Technician Senior - Ortho Spine

Summary:

This Job is responsible for the administration of sterile processing including: quality of decontamination, cleaning, sterilization of surgical instruments, reprocessable equipment, equipment, Endo-scopes and supplies for the Perioperative Dept. The Job also responsible for the functional coordination of the dept. within and with outside other depts./resources.

Responsibilities:

* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS

Competencies:

Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

* Acts as liaison between SPD, Perioperative Services, Labor and Delivery, and Nursing Units.

* Provide input on PAR level adds, changes, and deletions.

* Take physical inventories, on a periodic basis, of Floor Stock and SPD to ensure accuracy and integrity of the system.

* Understand, operate and instruct associates on the proper use of inventory control devices, i.e. scanners and bar code readers.

* Assist all newly assigned Floor Stock associates in all facets of SPD functions.

* Ensure sound inventory control practices are adhered to, such as stock rotation, care custody, and control of all inventory.

* Demonstrates competence to perform assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of the persons served by the department.

* Appropriately adapts assigned client assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each person served.

* Responsible for establishing and following written policies and procedures used to decontaminate, reprocess, care and package instruments and equipment used in patient care processes.

* Demonstrates knowledge and responsibility for infection control procedures related to decontamination and reprocessing of instruments and equipment.

* Adheres to sterilization protocols as provided in the Sterilization Reference Manual

* Leads in implementation and/or monitoring of quality control programs.

* Assist in the reviewing / revising process of the QI plan in compliance with hospital and departmental procedures, policies, and standard of care.

* Participate in continuing education, formal and informal.

* Other activities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

* 1 - 2 years of experience in sterile processing preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

* HSPA Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) or Certified Registered Central Sterile Tech (CRCST) required

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time