Sterile Processing Technician

3 weeks ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Allina Health Full time

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care.

This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

Provides sterile equipment and supplies to surgery and other departments as required. This work includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment, following guidelines from federal and state agencies, manufacturer and hospital infection control.

Responsibilities:

  1. Demonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments
  2. Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures
  3. Assures instruments are clean and free of foreign matter in preparation for sterilization
  4. Assembles instrument sets and trays accurately
  5. Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method
  6. Performs work following safety standards and protocols
  7. Follows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination
  8. Demonstrates appropriate use of washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other department equipment
  9. Operates sterilizers safely, documenting loads according to standards
  10. Processes and interprets biological controls and tests per guidelines, documenting for each procedure
  11. Reports potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or Lead
  12. Conducts quality assurance checks on all required equipment per department guidelines
  13. Provides support for Case Carts, Sterile Core and other areas as assigned
  14. Pulls cases for next day, add-on and emergency procedures accurately
  15. Completes the appropriate paperwork for compliant charging and billing of case
  16. Follows tasks assignment list when working in the sterile core
  17. Responds to urgent requests with accuracy and efficiency

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, Experience in Sterile Processing or Vocational/Technical training/education in Instrument Specialist, Central Supply, or Surgical Technology

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 18 months of hire
  • Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) Certification within 18 months of hire

Physical Demands:

Medium Work:

Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently



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