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POSITION TITLE: Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) I, II, III (Certified)
JOB SUMMARY
The Sterile Processing Technologist is responsible for decontamination, reprocessing, sterilization, distribution, and storage of OR instrumentation/materials (i.e. implants, disposables); sterilizer monitoring, maintenance and documentation; OR supply maintenance and case cart assembly. Level I Sterile Processing Tech is an entry-level position. Incumbents are expected to learn the full range of duties/responsibilities. Level I Tech must promote to Level II Tech within six months of employment. Certified Level III SPD Tech must maintain certification and have more than five years' experience as a SPD and/or in a Central Supply environment. Reports to: Director of Perioperative Services
This position supports the mission of the hospital through the provision of distinctive and compassionate care to our employees and patients.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to aseptic technique principles and practices
- Demonstrates knowledge of use, function and care of surgical instrumentation
- Capable of surgical instrumentation identification, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage and distribution
- Demonstrates knowledge of implant sets with an emphasis on orthopedic and neurological, and cardiac trays
- Capable of processing equipment
- Demonstrates knowledge of different types of sterilizer operation, cleaning, testing, monitoring and documentation activities
- Orders, restocks and puts away supplies
- Monitors and maintains a clean and safe work area in accordance with Infection Control and Safety policies and procedures
- Assembles case carts using Surgeon Preference card file
- Orients, teaches and willingly shares information with others
- Utilizes cost-effective approaches and practice
- Other Duties as assigned.
- Exhibits customer and service-oriented behaviors in every day work Interactions.
- Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to Internal workforce and external customers
- Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient care.
- Able to listen, understand, problem-solve and carry-out duties to ensure the optimal patient care outcomes.
- Able to use IT systems in an accurate and proficient manner.
- Contributes toward effective, positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
- Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, reliability, and dependability in all daily work activities and a willingness to collaborate with others for the good of the customer and the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Level I: Level I SPD Tech is an entry-level position
- Level II: Two-year recent experience in OR and/or SPD preferred
- Level III: At least five years' experience as a SPD and/or experience in a Central Supply environment.
CS certification required
Skills/Characteristics:
Knowledge of case cart assembly
Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
Knowledge of medical terminology
General knowledge of implants & surgical supplies
Knowledge of safe practices, one-way flow, and infection control
Licensure/Certifications:
- High School diploma (GED) preferred
- Levels I, II and III: BLS-Heart Saver Certification
- Levels I/II/III: current SP/CS Certification required within 6 months of hire.
ADA/Physical Demands:
ADA CONSIDERATION: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant in order to be considered.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language. Must be able to prepare documentation in a manner that conforms to prescribed style and format, and to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Bilingual skills (Spanish) preferred.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to perform upper level mathematical operations, including algebra and geometry, frequent distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to lift, push and/or pull weights in excess of 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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