Sterile Processing Technician II

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Position Summary: Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs. What the Sterile Processing Technician II ( SPT ) will do: Properly identifies and decontaminates instruments through use of washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing techniques. Assembles instruments correctly, ensuring appropriate cleanliness and function is achieved. Prepares instruments for sterilization through proper packaging, rigid container system, and wrapping techniques. Sterilizes instruments by correctly loading carts and operating sterilizers (Steam Sterilizer and Low Temperature). Properly handles sterilized instruments for storage and distribution. Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case cart set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs. Maintains the GI unit environment and endoscopic equipment, accessories, and supplies as directed. Ensures proper use, function, and safety within infection control guidelines. Ensures all endoscopes are cleaned and disinfected according to institutional policy and procedures. Ensures endoscopic accessories are cleaned and sterilized after use. Ensures that a leakage test is performed following each use of endoscope per manufacturer recommendations. Make sure to check angulation of scopes as needed. Send out endoscopes in need of repair and communicate that with Manager and Service Line Lead. Implements universal precautions. What the Sterile Processing Technician II ( SPT ) will need: Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent Graduate from a sterile processing program 1 year of experience in Sterile Processing department ? Certification in Central Sterile Processing through CBSPD or HSPA Total Rewards and Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country Tuition Reimbursement Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran