Certified Sterile Processing Tech III

Overview

This position is a HSPA certified technician responsible for ensuring that all basic 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 for basic procedures and 4+ surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. Orthopedics, neuro, and vascular). The role may lead an assigned area (e.g., decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, case carts, or the center core) when required.

Work with medical equipment/instrumentation vendors to check-in, prepare, sterilize and check-out requested equipment/instrumentation. Competencies will be trained and documented to perform duties independently and without close supervision. The position also involves teaching, training, orienting and precepting students and new SPD Techs. Will validate all Sterile Processing proficiencies in the education system. Utilizes applications and technology to facilitate record keeping in accordance with state and federal regulations and supports the mission, vision and values of Intermountain Health.

May require overtime, float to other departments (within scope of competency), or on-call based on business needs.

• Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments in alignment with education system proficiencies across basic procedures and 4+ surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. Orthopedics, neuro, and vascular).
• Identify, assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack, label and sterilize surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies across applicable procedures and specialties.
• Perform, read, validate and record all biological and chemical sterilization tests and parameters before equipment is available for use.
• Perform and document daily and weekly testing of decontamination and sterilization equipment; clean, troubleshoot and correctly use CP equipment.
• Work with medical equipment/instrumentation vendors to check-in, prepare, sterilize and check-out requested equipment/instrumentation.
• Print a needs list and collect items for surgical/medical procedures; issue sterile supplies to hospital areas or regional campuses and issue/receive durable clinical equipment.
• Perform inventory duties, locate equipment and consumables, and coordinate with SCO to send items as required.
• Communicate effectively with providers, caregivers, and vendors, verbally and in writing.
• Teach, train, orient and precept students and new SPD caregivers, validating basic Sterile Processing competencies within the education system.
• Locate, read and follow manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Customer service
• Vendor relationships
• Sterilization techniques
• Equipment operations
• Disinfecting
• Sterilizing equipment

• Entry rate:
  Depending on experience
• Benefits eligible:
  Yes
• Shift details:
  Monday – Friday, days 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Department:
  Sterile Processing - Lutheran Hospital

• Level II or III requires Central Processing Certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association)
• Level I

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Surgical Technician (CST) and competent working knowledge in all aspects of Sterile Processing.

• Endoscope Sterile Processing experience (highly preferred)
• Experience with Sterile Processing Department software

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, monitors, and identify equipment; ability to assess customer needs
• Frequent interactions requiring effective verbal communication
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment; frequent computer, phone, and cable setup
• Ability to lift and move items, including heavy items; may involve kneeling, bending, and setup tasks
• If driving is required: ability to drive a vehicle and read traffic signs

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Wheat Ridge, Colorado

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• The hourly range: $20.67 - $30.78 (dependent on experience)

We care about caregiver well-being and provide a comprehensive benefits package. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Note:

All positions subject to close without notice.