Sterile Processing Tech

Founded in 1875 for more than a century Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care wound care 24/7 Geriatric psychiatric and cardiac services life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center. Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks canyons winter sports Climbing backpacking and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.

As our Sterile Processing Tech you will promote improved quality and patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department performing routine tasks relating to decontamination processing sterilization and distribution of instruments and supplies.

Every day you will operate and monitor sterilization equipment maintain meticulous records in compliance with AAMI AORN Joint Commission and OSHA standards and actively assist the departments preparation for survey/regulatory assessments.

To be successful in this role you will possess meticulous attention to detail in sterile processing a strong understanding of safety and compliance standards and a commitment to ensuring quality and patient safety in the operating room.

• Sterilizes supplies and instruments using the prescribed method ( gas plasma (Sterrad).
  
• Operates washer/decontaminator per department policy and procedure.
  
• Understands the basic principles of all sterilization equipment used in the department.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of how items to be sterilized should be packaged in a manner that promotes successful sterilization.
  
• Follows manufacturers recommendations (IFUs) and assures cleanliness of decontamination sterilization and equipment areas.
  
• Validates the proper functioning of all equipment using established mechanical and biological monitors.
  

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification within 18 months of hire or transfer

Preferred

• Six (6) months of experience