Certified Sterile Processing Specialist

3 weeks ago

Richmond, California, United States Bon Secours Full time

Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician Certified will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning, assembling, testing, and processing patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions for use.

They will act in accordance with sterility standards per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice.

Primary duties may vary depending on the area assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
  • Applies proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment.
  • Adheres to standard precautions while performing cleaning and sterilization duties.
  • Inventories, stocks, and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines.
  • Orders, restocks, labels, and maintains proper inventory levels.
  • Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates per market requirements.
  • Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, supply ordering and management.
  • Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.
  • Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind.
  • Monitors sterilization regularly ensuring quality assurance through chemical and biological indicators and integrators.
  • Documents all activities as required within the outlined processes and reports variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.
  • Identifies and resolves infection control issues in and around transport of biological hazardous materials, including the use of universal precautions and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as sterile product identification.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and testing of washers and/or disinfectors, steam, and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers, and other facility specific equipment and instrumentation.
  • Identifies surgical instrumentation by surgical specialty: General, Gynecological, Robotic, ENT, Orthopedics, Neurological, Vascular, Obstetrical, Urological, etcetera. Including functionality testing, assembly and disassembly as required according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
  • Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
  • Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
  • Participates in the continuing development of personnel in the Operating Room.
  • Accessible for 'on call' as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (required)

Experience:

Recent experience in surgical setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to Follow Instructions
  • Able to Work Independently
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Anatomy
  • Anticipate Needs
  • Communication
  • Communication with multi-levels
  • Computer skills
  • Critical Thinking

HIPAA

Infection Control

Knowledge of AAMI Recommendations

Move with a sense of urgency

Possess Surgical Conscience

Preceptor

Professionalism

Self-Directed

Sterile processing workflow

Takes Direction

Teamwork

Training:

EPIC (preferred)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Sterile Processing - Richmond Health Source Shared Services

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR a), a) and a).

Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email .

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .

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