Surgical Services Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)
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Job Location:
Everett, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontaminating inspecting assembling packaging sterilizing storing and distributing instruments equipment and supplies used in surgical and medical procedures. This role requires a strong understanding of sterile processing techniques infection control practices and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The technician may float between like units including the Pacific Campus.
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontaminating inspecting assembling packaging sterilizing storing and distributing instruments equipment and supplies used in surgical and medical procedures. This role requires a strong understanding of sterile processing techniques infection control practices and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The technician may float between like units including the Pacific Campus.
Location:Everett Washington United States
Responsibilities:
- Decontaminates cleans and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment.
- Inspects instruments for cleanliness proper function and defects.
- Assembles instrument trays and sets according to established procedures.
- Packages and labels instruments and equipment for sterilization.
- Operates and monitors sterilization equipment such as autoclaves and Sterrad machines.
- Stores and distributes sterile supplies and equipment.
- Maintains accurate records of sterilization processes and equipment maintenance.
- Picks cases based on supply knowledge.
- Collaborates with surgical staff to ensure availability of necessary instruments and supplies.
- Participates in quality control and performance improvement activities.
- Answers unit phone and directs calls accordingly.
- Performs data entry into electronic medical database systems. Documents patient care and related duties appropriately.
- Performs selected patient registration activities.
- Coordinates equipment/supply needs. Notifies appropriate department of equipment malfunction.
- Performs any other related duties (e.g. clerical technical duties) as assigned.
- Decontaminates cleans and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment.
- Inspects instruments for cleanliness proper function and defects.
- Assembles instrument trays and sets according to established procedures.
- Packages and labels instruments and equipment for sterilization.
- Operates and monitors sterilization equipment such as autoclaves and Sterrad machines.
- Stores and distributes sterile supplies and equipment.
- Maintains accurate records of sterilization processes and equipment maintenance.
- Picks cases based on supply knowledge.
- Collaborates with surgical staff to ensure availability of necessary instruments and supplies.
- Participates in quality control and performance improvement activities.
- Answers unit phone and directs calls accordingly.
- Performs data entry into electronic medical database systems. Documents patient care and related duties appropriately.
- Performs selected patient registration activities.
- Coordinates equipment/supply needs. Notifies appropriate department of equipment malfunction.
- Performs any other related duties (e.g. clerical technical duties) as assigned.
Required Skills & Certifications:
- CBSPD or IAHCSMM/HSPA certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in sterile processing.
- Acute Hospital experience.
- Knowledge of Trauma/Implants.
- Knowledge of Loaner Trays.
- CBSPD or IAHCSMM/HSPA certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in sterile processing.
- Acute Hospital experience.
- Knowledge of Trauma/Implants.
- Knowledge of Loaner Trays.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- Experience with Neuro Ortho robotics URO general and GYN surgical instruments.
- Experience with EPIC charting system.
- Experience with Neuro Ortho robotics URO general and GYN surgical instruments.
- Experience with EPIC charting system.
Special Considerations:
- May float to Pacific Campus (less than 2 miles away).
- Must be able to work rotating weekends.
- Trauma and implants experience preferred.
- May float to Pacific Campus (less than 2 miles away).
- Must be able to work rotating weekends.
- Trauma and implants experience preferred.
Scheduling:
- 5x8 hour evening shifts 1400-2230.
- Guaranteed 70 hours per 2 week period.
- Traveler can be called off for 1 shift per 2 week period.
- Rotating weekends required.
- 5x8 hour evening shifts 1400-2230.
- Guaranteed 70 hours per 2 week period.
- Traveler can be called off for 1 shift per 2 week period.
- Rotating weekends required.
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
