Sterile Processing Technician

3 weeks ago


Indianapolis, United States OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest Full time
Facility: OrthoIndy Hospital Main Indianapolis, IN
Department: OIH Sterile Processing
Shift Details: Full-time evening shift, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm with great evening shift premium No weekends Full benefits included

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we'll have your back-offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients. Join TEAM OI.

At OrthoIndy, weprovide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 12 OrthoIndylocations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and ourpatients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 80 physicians in our practice andwe continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedicpractices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy hasreceived national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence andour philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experiencesuperior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians areinvolved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedicprovider for the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and Andretti INDYCAR.

OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest, located in Indianapolis, Indiana,provides outpatient care and inpatient care, with 10 operating rooms, 2procedure rooms and a 42-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing moreinvasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip andknee joint replacement. Other services include an urgent care,clinics, pre-op clinic, imaging and physical therapy.

General Statement of Duties:

The Sterile Processing Technician performs decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of surgical instrumentation and equipment while following AAMI guidelines. The Technician performs other duties as assigned or required.

Essential Duties:
  1. Assembles all instrument procedure trays, packs, and kits according to the prescribed manner using content lists as a guide. Wraps packages and handles all items following procedures. Marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores in designated area. Performs tray assemblage, proper packing and preparation of all applicable supplies from sterilization. Monitors sterility dates on supplies.
  2. Cleans contaminated instruments, using manufacturer IFUs and department procedures, by use of manual cleaning process, handwashing, ultrasonic, and automatic washer.
  3. Sterilizes instruments, equipment, utensils, linen, and supplies using various types of autoclaves. Loads autoclaves in the prescribed manner and sets controls to specified time and temperature according to material and requirements of items being sterilized. Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization. Reads and initials autoclave paper to verify appropriate sterilization cycle and provides required records for inspection. Processes all items appropriately using Sterrad or steam sterilization.
  4. Reassembles equipment after cleaning and operates to test for proper functioning. Replaces lost or damaged parts such as tubes, containers, and connectors from stock on hand. Completes required forms and transfers inoperable equipment to the appropriate holding area for repair.
  5. Ensures proper operation of autoclave unit prior to use on a daily basis. Inspects steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports to manager. Properly loads and operates all sterilizers, Sterrad and steam, using biological and chemical control tests as required by the department. Runs biological and chemical tests and records results in appropriate log.
  6. Able to prioritize work load based on surgery schedule. Demonstrates teamwork and communication skills with all departments and peers. Communicates department needs to appropriate leadership.
  7. Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment.


Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST or CBSPD) certification, preferred or required to obtain within 1 year of employment (certification exam support provided by OrthoIndy)
  • 1-2 years of Sterile Processing Technician experience preferred
  • Certified Instrument Specialist certification preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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