Sterile Processing Technician Job Listing at Phelps Health in Rolla, MO (Job ID 8789)

Description

General Summary

• The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for sterilization techniques and operations of equipment.

• Demonstrates principles of decontamination/sterilization.
  • Correct use of personal protective equipment (gown, gloves, face mask, boots)
  • Correctly sorts instrumentation for cleaning according to manufacturer's specification.
  • Correctly cleans CASE carts.
  • Correctly inspects packages for integrity after sterilization.
• Demonstrates principles of sterilization.
  • Correct use of biological and chemical sterilization indicators.
  • Correctly sterilizes instrumentation according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Accurately labels instrumentation.
  • Correctly documents sterilizer loads and tests.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instruments and equipment.
  • Correct assembly of instrumentation.\
  • Correctly tests instrumentation for optimal functioning.
  • Notifies supervisor of broken and/or malfunctioning instrumentation and removes them from service.
  • Correctly identifies specific department instrumentation ie. Surgery, obstetrics, and emergency services.
  • Maintains daily inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
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• Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements.

• Education
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
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  Work Experience
  • One year experience in sterile processing required.
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  Certification/License
  • Sterile Processing Technician certification to be obtained within 6 months of employment.

• Considerable mental concentration required to operate equipment and properly care for instruments and equipment. Standing, walking, lifting up to 35 lbs., reaching required.
  Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment.

• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions during decontamination of instruments. Occasional exposure to temperature fluctuations, fumes, or airborne particles, exposure to communicable/infectious disease via contact with contaminated instruments and supplies. Must be able to work in a small, confined area for long periods of time.