Sterile Processing Technician

The CSPT III is a certified sterile processing technician who has a minimum of 3 years (36 months) experience as a CSPT I & II at Tanner or who has been engaged in the active certified sterile processing technician role for at 36 months in an acute care facility with an active sterile processing department prior to being employed at THS. This CSPT demonstrates competency in all aspects of the job requirements for the sterile processing department. The CSPT III will act as a resource for other employees and act as lead when manager supervisor team lead is not present. EducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperienceThree years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.Licenses & Certifications*CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSORQualifications*Continues to meet all requirements for CSPT I and II plus has been an CSPT II at Tanner Health System in a hospital sterile processing setting for a total of 1 year 12 months (combined minimum of 3 years Sterile Processing experience- sterile processing tech, CSPT I, and CSPT II) plus meet all additional requirements outlined in the CSPT Clinical Ladder Policy.Area of Responsibilities*Capable of completing all assigned tasks in an efficient and competent manner, seeking assistance as needed. Rotates to decontamination, instrument room, and the sterilization areas with the ability to operate all equipment observing safety and security procedures, completing all necessary documentation accurately, and monitoring own work to ensure a quality product for our customers.*Employee assumes responsibility for professional development staying abreast of new developments in the field of Sterile Processing. Complies with changes needed to stay current with regulations and recommended practices. Actively participates in process improvement initiatives to improve quality for services provided. Assists with training new employees.*Employee is able to make independent decisions in the absence of the manager, using sound judgment and following department policy and procedures.*Job requires contact with others where teamwork is essential, requiring tact in order to obtain cooperation with others. Employee contributes to a positive team spirit by maintaining a positive and courteous attitude toward all coworkers and our customers and abides by Surgical Services Standards of Behavior. Employee assists fellow employees as needed.*Monitors technical aspects of sterilization and reports unacceptable findings to the manager.*Ability to utilize instrument management system and complete documentation with accuracy.*Adheres to hospital's infection control and prevention policies.*Attendance requirements and punctuality are maintained by employee.*Completes daily and weekly departmental cleaning assignments.*Employee accepts responsibility for reported errors and makes improvements to work practices to alleviate the error. Errors that are not easily detected may adversely affect external as well as internal relationships and may result in major expenditures for materials or be detrimental to the patient's welfare or hospital's interest.*Employee must be able to perform under stress in daily assignments, adapt to frequent change in the work environment, and maintain adequate functionality in emergency situations.*Job requires application of knowledge in a technical manner relative to a specific field using various procedures and techniques to assure proper handling of delicate instruments and equipment, and assure sterility of processed materials. Must be able to perform job with accuracy with multiple distractions.*Participates in hospital sponsored net learning.*Requires the ability to read and understand a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures, and be able to perform functions.*Shows initiative in learning new procedures and accomplishes procedure with accuracy in a timely manner.*Work assignments require planning and arranging own work to accomplish definite objectives.Compliance StatementEmployee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.EducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperienceThree years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.Licenses & Certifications*CERTIFIED STERILE PROCESSORSupervision*Ability to function as a department lead with use of independent judgment and initiative within the established policies and procedures when manager supervisor team lead not present.Qualifications*Continues to meet all requirements for CSPT I and II plus has been an CSPT II at Tanner Health System in a hospital sterile processing setting for a total of 1 year 12 months (combined minimum of 3 years Sterile Processing experience- sterile processing tech, CSPT I, and CSPT II) plus meet all additional requirements outlined in the CSPT Clinical Ladder Policy.Definitions*The CSPT III is a certified sterile processing technician who has a minimum of 3 years (36 months) experience as a CSPT I & II at Tanner or who has been engaged in the active certified sterile processing technician role for at 36 months in an acute care facility with an active sterile processing department prior to being employed at THS. This CSPT demonstrates competency in all aspects of the job requirements for the sterile processing department. The CSPT III will act as a resource for other employees and act as lead when manager supervisor team lead is not present.Contact With OthersRequires frequent but limited contacts with many others to do job, or extensive contacts with a limited number of categories of people to apply procedures or treatment. Requires discretion and tact to interpret departmental procedures.Effect Of ErrorProbable error usually detected in succeeding operations and generally confined to a single department or phase of organization activities. Practically all work is subject to verification or check. Occasional work with some confidential data where the effect of any disclosure would be negligible or where the full import is not apparent in the routines performed.Supervisory ResponsibilityHas limited supervision over a small section of employees (up to 15), i.e. assigns and directs their work; instructs new employees and corrects results, may discuss with supervisor, but has no authority over job content or personnel. Team governance where the Members evaluate, interview, and recommend personnel actions. Mental DemandsAssignment requires planning and arranging own work to reach definite objectives. Applies knowledge of a specific field using several varied procedures or techniques. Solves non-routine technical, treatment, or operational problems under general guidesPhysical EffortMedium physical effort - Lifts, carries, or handles lightweight (1 to 25 lbs.) materials or equipment for most of the day. Occasional physical effort with medium weight objects (25-60 lbs.). Very occasional physical effort with heavy objects (over 60 lbs.).Works in reaching or strained positions for about half of day.Working ConditionsExtreme - Constantly involved in exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.Working Conditions Aspects For Immunizations*Performs tasks involving contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body fluids, or sharps (needles)Physical AspectsContinually (at least once per day)*Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching With fingers etc.*Feeling (Touch) - determining temperature, texture, by touching*Hearing*Visual*Color Vision*Standing*Lifting up To 25 lbs.*Handling - seizing, holding, grasping*Carrying*Pushing/Pulling - up To 25 lbs.Frequently (at least 3 times a week)*Reaching - above shoulder*Reaching - below shoulder*Speaking*Walking*Lifting 25 To 60 lbs.*N95 Respirator usage (PPE)*Hazmat suit usage (PPE)*Pushing/Pulling - 25 To 60 lbs.Occasionally (at least once a month)*Bending*Typing*Lifting over 60 lbs.*Pushing/Pulling - over 60 lbs.