Sterile Processing Tech II

Sterile Processing Tech II
Position Type: Full Time Day Shift

Benefits:

Health Insurance (Medical Dental Vision)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with matching

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

The Sterile Process Technician II is responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies instruments and equipment with an advanced level of skill and expertise. This role ensures compliance with sterilization and decontamination protocols and assists in maintaining the sterile processing areas. The Sterile Process Technician II supports department operations by performing quality assurance tasks serving as a resource to junior staff and contributing to process improvements in sterile processing services.

Essential Functions

• Follows established protocols for cleaning decontaminating preparing packaging disinfecting or sterilizing and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Assembles complex or specialized instrument trays and sets ensuring accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
• Distributes medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility ensuring timeliness and proper documentation.
• Monitors interprets and documents results of physical chemical and biological indicators for sterilization processes identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Operates all equipment used in sterile processing including sterilizers and decontamination units and performs routine maintenance as needed.
• Assists in improving the quality of sterile processing services by identifying process gaps and contributing to corrective actions or workflow enhancements.
• Provides guidance and support to Sterile Process Technician I staff ensuring adherence to protocols and offering on-the-job training when needed.
• Conducts quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment addressing deficiencies or escalating issues to leadership.
• Ensures proper inventory management by restocking and replenishing supplies and maintaining accurate logs for usage expiration dates and testing results.
• Adheres to standard precautions including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe work environment and prevent the spread of infection.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Obtains a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually to remain current on sterile processing practices and technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in cleaning decontaminating and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain sterilization and decontamination equipment effectively.
• Strong attention to detail for quality control and documentation tasks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for training and collaboration.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and infection control protocols.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues with sterilization processes or equipment.

Licenses and Certifications

• CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician required

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 176-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Unit Behavioral Health Unit and large physician group. With these varied access points you have your choice of settings in which to work. OVHs culture centers around providing safe quality care to patients but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a family the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race gender disability and Veteran status and VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.