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Sterile Processing Tech

1 month ago


Buffalo, New York, United States Allina Health Full time

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

May 20, 2024

Department:

Operating Room

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

36

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Orientation and training provided for up to one year to learn sterile processing. This training includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment, following guidelines from federal and state agencies, manufacturer and hospital infection control. Provides opportunity to learn and complete tasks in preparation for certification examination.

Key Position Details:

  • .9 FTE (72 hours every two weeks)
  • Day/Evening; 8-hour shift
  • Occasional weekends

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments (all elements may not be assigned in this level)
    • Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures.
    • Assures instruments are clean and free of foreign matter in preparation for sterilization.
    • Assembles instruments sets and trays accurately.
    • Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method.
  • Performs work following safety standards and protocols (all elements may not be assigned in this level)
    • Follows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination.
    • Demonstrates appropriate use of washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other department equipment.
    • Operates sterilizers safely, documenting loads according to standards.
    • Processes and interprets biological controls and tests per guidelines, document for each procedure.
    • Reports potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or lead.
    • Conducts quality assurance checks on required equipment per department guidelines.
  • May provide support for Case Carts, Sterile Core and other areas as assigned
    • Pulls cases for next day, add-on and emergency procedures accurately.
    • Completes the appropriate paperwork for compliant charging and billing or case.
    • Follow tasks assignment list when working in the sterile core.
    • Responds to urgent request with accuracy and efficiency.
    • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Vocational or Technical Training Completion of Instrument Specialist/Central Supply program or Surgical Technology program preferred
  • 0 to 2 years in sterile processing 1 year preferred
  • Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required CBSPD within 1-1/2 Yrs or
  • Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) this requirement not applicable if in 3 month program
  • Certified Registered Central Service Tech CRCST within 1-1/2 Yrs required
  • Certified Registered Central Service Tech This requirement not applicable if in 3 month program

Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

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