Sterile Processing Technician

37719 AMC Grafton - Sterile Processing Services

Full time

Yes

40

• Second shift 2pm-1030pm
• holiday and weekend call requirements

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities:
Decontamination of Instruments and Equipment

• Wears proper protective attire when performing decontamination.
• Follows established procedures to ensure decontamination is complete and correct.
• Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and continuous work flow throughout the shift.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times.
• Reports improper equipment operation to clinical engineers, red tags the equipment, and documents on the Shift report.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and work area at completion of shift as assigned.
• Handles infectious waste according to established hospital procedure.

Assembly/Packaging/Wrapping

• Examines and ensure that all the components of the surgical instrumentation is clean and properly function prior to tray assembly.
• Test all instrumentation for correct function following established procedures each time the instrumentation is processed.
• Electrical test all instrumentation that has an insulation coating each time the instrument is processed.
• Assembles instrument sets, ensuring that the correct number and type of instruments are present following the tray count sheet created in the Censitrac Instrument Tracking system. Placing the instruments appropriately to ensure sterilization and ease of use by the user.
• Follow all manufacture information for use sheets approved processes to package and/or wrap the trays/items for terminal sterilization.
• Validation of Sterilization Equipment:
• Runs appropriate tests for sterilizers; biological, bowie dick.
• Validates and document in Censitrac Instrument Tracking system each sterilization cycle utilizing biological, chemical and mechanical indicators.

Sterilization

• Utilizing the Censitrac Instrument Tracking system, scan all items into each sterilizer load.
• Labels each item processed in the sterilizer with correct load label.
• Position each item on the sterilizer cart to ensure sterilization.
• Include Biological Challenge pack on the second load for each Steam Sterilizer and any load containing Implantable.
• Observes and assesses the operation of each sterilizer for every cycle by interpreting the recorded data strip provided. Scan the strip into Censitrac Instrument Tracking system and document results of chemical and biological test.
• Initiate a recall should any load fail to meet specified parameter. Notify Manager immediately.
• Performance of Inventory/Storage/Distribution Functions
• Places sterile items in appropriate area for distribution, ensuring the items are accurately sorted by department.
• Receives supplies from warehouse and outside vendors, ensuring that supplies entering SPD are devoid of external contaminants.
• Completes case carts for OR following the standard work for loading the cart and ensuring items requested are ready for distribution to OR.
• Complete case cart assembly log and Case Cart Communication form per Standard work for each case cart built.
• Assists with cleaning of storage areas and work stations to maintain a contaminant-free environment.

Low Temperature, Sterrad, Sterilization

• Assure that all items are completely dry prior to assembly. Utilize Censitrac Instrument tracking system to assemble trays/instruments.
• Wrap or containerize items for sterilization. Use Tyvek pouches for single instruments.
• Run a biological test in the first load for each sterilizer daily.
• Label each item placed in a sterilizer with a correct load label.
• Position each item in the sterilizer cart to ensure sterilization.
• Observes and assesses the operation of each sterilizer for every cycle by interpreting the recorded data strip provided. Scan the strip into Censitrac Instrument Tracking system and document results of chemical and biological test.

Requirements:

• High School Education
• At least one year of Sterile Processing experience is required
• Central Service Tech Certification is required within 90 days of hire

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.