Sterile Processing Specialist 1

2 weeks ago


Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time

Job Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, and inspection of surgical instruments and equipment. This role involves the proficient operation of sterilization equipment and conducting biological and integrator testing, all while maintaining meticulous record-keeping systems under the supervision of the department Supervisor. The technician also ensures the rotation and restocking of sterile supplies in alignment with infection control protocols, thereby fostering a safe and dependable environment for patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Instrument Management

Decontaminates, assembles, and inspects surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with departmental and infection control guidelines to enhance the quality of healthcare services. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of instrument sets and trays by identifying instruments on departmental count sheets to ensure service quality. Operates steam and gas autoclaves, cart washers, and ultrasonic cleaners to sterilize instruments and equipment, adhering to departmental and infection control standards. Initiates biological and Bowie-Dick tests for sterilizers, interpreting and logging results post-sterilization to maintain accurate records for surgical equipment quality control. Inspects linen quality and ensures proper packaging according to departmental specifications prior to surgical use. Rotates and restocks sterile supplies in the stockroom to comply with infection control standards and support high-quality healthcare delivery.

Quality Assurance and Patient Safety

Conducts required biological, Bowie Dick, and integrator testing, accurately documenting results to ensure adherence to JCAHO guidelines for sterility testing. Assembles, inspects, and packages all instruments in accordance with infection control standards to guarantee a safe and reliable environment for delivering high-quality patient care. Observes and complies with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, following safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.

Team Collaboration

Treats all colleagues with compassion, understanding, and respect, striving to enhance team performance through cooperative efforts and actions. Provides supervisory support as needed to ensure efficient departmental operations. Promotes the quality and efficiency of personal performance through participation in staff educational programs, approved continuing education courses, and specialized skill training initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Qualifications

Completion of SPD apprenticeship or prior experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.

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