Sterile Processing Technician

3 weeks ago

Ithaca, United States Cayuga Medical Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Description


Job Title: Sterile Processing TechnicianDepartment: Sterile Processing

Reports To: Manager of Sterile Processing

Job Summary: Works to prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, or clean all surgical or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. The sterile processing technician ensures equipment, instruments, and supplies can be reused safely to prevent infections.

Job Responsibilities include:

  1. Wear appropriate PPE (Personal protective equipment).
  2. Cleans all work surfaces prior to processing and cleans up work area throughout the day and at end of day.
  3. Restocks supplies.
  4. Completes washer and sonic tests.
  5. Readies sterilizers, performs warm up, and Bowie Dick test at the start of the day.
  6. Performs equipment cleaning, or disinfecting at the scheduled times.
  7. Records temperatures and humidity.
  8. Fill surgical case carts with needed items.
  9. Rotate instruments and put away sterile sets.
  10. Empty the cart wash and send carts to appropriate areas.
  11. Checks all instruments for quality and quantity.
  12. Assembles instruments and wraps appropriately for sterilization.
  13. Follows all safety procedures and follows IFU (instructions for use).
  14. Is knowledgeable of and operates
  15. Loads the sterilizer in a manner conducive to the best sterilization process, and as they are ready for sterilization.
  16. Completes the appropriate biological testing for sterilizers.
  17. Documents appropriately.
  18. Maintain standards of service excellence and set a positive example for all surgical staff, patients, families and visitors.
  19. Ability to work independently, while maintaining attention to detail.
  20. Ability to effectively communicate in multiple modalities, verbal, e-mail, presentations, etc. Able to positively communicate with Surgical Services Leadership.
  21. Fulfills all full-time or part-time requirements for hours worked for which hired (FT (1.0) - 37.5; PT (0.8) - 30.0, etc).
  22. Fulfills all weekday or weekend call assignments as required
  23. Floats throughout Cayuga Health System Sterile Processing Departments as needed.

Surgicare

  1. Can open and close department
  2. Able to process and sterilize eye instruments.
  3. Able to prioritize work flow as days needs
  4. Knowledge of process for requesting instrumentation from main campus or other source.

Endoscopy

  1. Can open and close department
  2. Know start up process on machines.
  3. Able to process all flexible scopes correctly following IFU.
  4. Competent in the use of scope processors.
  5. All shifts restock area.
  6. Document appropriately.
  7. Follows the extended manual cleaning/soaking policy.

Requirements:

Education -. N/A

Experience - N/A

Licensure - NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED - must be obtain Sterile Processing Certification within 1 year of employment

Physical Requirements - Must be able to left 25lbs


  • Indicates Essential functions

Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Cayuga Health System commits to treat all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes.

Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees



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