Sterile Processing Aide

This position is responsible for ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality/timely manner throughout the hospital. We be responsible for inventory management of supplies, patient charging and supply ordering.

The Sterile Processing Aide reports directly to the Sterile Processing Manager.

• Education
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification
• Current CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred but not required
• Work Experience
• At least 18 years of age.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Good interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
• Good verbal and written communication skills as needed for the job, being concise by phone, intercom and in person.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Able to learn concepts and apply them to his/her work.
• Able to work standing. Must be able to bend, twist, push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds without special equipment or assistance of others.

• Identifies and uses appropriate methods and solutions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment.
• Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment. Appropriately handles garbage, linen and biohazardous materials. Maintains safety standards.
• Consistently uses tray listings to correctly assemble, protect, wrap/containerize and/or peel package and label instruments. Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
• Properly handles and stores sterile supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization.
• Properly documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process.
• Accesses Surgeon Preference Cards. Disburses and tracks medical and surgical supplies and equipment to the customer in a quality/timely manner.
• Understands, uses, maintains and operates the equipment specific to sterile processing, i.e. steam, gas plasma sterilizers, cart washers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners as well as a variety of testing devices.
• Understands and uses the processes involved in ordering, receiving, and stocking, rotating, delivering and monitoring usage of surgical supplies. Communicates supply issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean orderly work area. Completes assigned housekeeping duties.
• Other Duties as assigned

• Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
• Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
• Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
• Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
• Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
• Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
• Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
• Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
• Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.