Central Sterile Processing Technician - Full-time

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Central Sterile Processing Technician - Full-time

Department:

Surgical Services

Location:

Rio Rancho, NM

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Job Summary

Demonstrates detailed knowledge of decontamination and sterilization techniques. Has a strong understanding of The Joint Commission (TJC) expectations and compliance of sterility and machine controls and how it can affect patient care. Is able to assemble instrument sets, trays, equipment and machinery in a timely fashion and work autonomously. Has clear knowledge of trouble shooting equipment. Assists with turn over targets, orders supplies as directed, assembles, packages, and sterilizes instruments and trays as requested by other departments. Maintains quality controls and will report compliance or equipment issues to department supervisor or Manager. Serve as a role model to promote the SRMC Values, a positive work environment and efficient, quality patient care. The primary role of this position is to assure proper decontamination and sterilization of equipment and instruments.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops.

Manually sorts, decontaminates and inspects all instruments before processing. Cleans and oils all power equipment and disinfects all patient care equipment.

Loads all sterilizers properly. Runs a biological test with every load, documents time, temperature and psi after each load and incubates spore test. Reads sport test and records before putting instruments away. Follows policy for any positive reading.

Assembles instrument sets, checks instrument sets for proper working condition and cleanliness and selects proper chemical indicator and correct instrument container.

Coordinates with OR and SPD staff regarding any immediate turn-around instrumentation and utilizes the next day’s schedule to set priorities.

Maintains clean work areas and operates and troubleshoots equipment.

Stores all equipment at end of shift, places instruments in proper locations and rotates stock

Orders and stocks supplies on an ongoing basis.

Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs.

Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops.

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SRMC Core Values

Integrity:

Our words and actions match our values

To Serve:

We put the needs of others before our own

Excellence:

We strive to exceed expectations and/or standards in every activity, every encounter, and every initiative

Safety/Quality:

We provide evidence based care, programs, services, and an environment that achieves the best outcomes

Teamwork:

We enjoy the ability and power to work collaboratively to deliver exceptional service

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualifications/Requirements

Education:

Nationally Recognized Certification in Sterile Processing/Central Supply

Work Experience:

One (1) year directly related experience

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology

Awareness of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

Critical–thinking skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-sensitivity abilities

Abilities to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to establish and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships

Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and a post offer drug screen.

Must be employment eligible as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).

Tuberculin Skin Test required annually

Working Conditions

Typical office and/or patient care, acute care hospital environment.

Must be able to travel locally between facilities and within the surrounding community.

Occasional exposure to minimal physical risk

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Company info

Sandoval Regional Medical Center