Sterile Processing Technician 2 Evenings
Job Summary: As a Sterile Processing Technician 2, duties include cleaning, sterilizing, processing, arranging, and distributing patient equipment. You may also mentor Sterile Processing Technician 1 staff.
Essential Functions of the Role:
- Preparing and arranging rooms, including organizing instruments, equipment, treatment trays, and supplies based on department needs.
- Clean instruments and equipment using approved detergents and disinfectants.
- Operate sterilization equipment according to guidelines.
- Efficiently handling inventory by ordering, replenishing, and distributing instruments, reusable medical equipment, and supplies for general and surgical use.
- Follow strict safety, environmental, and infection control rules to uphold patient care and office standards.
- Share skills with your team. Offer in-service training sessions. Assist with training Sterile Processing staff. Mentoring entry-level positions.
Key Success Factors:
- Familiarity with equipment and instrument sterilization techniques and procedures
- Understanding of simple medical terminology
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, demonstrating tact when dealing with patients and colleagues
- Adherence to best practice safety measures, environmental protocols, manufacturers' guidelines, and infection control practices.
Belonging Statement: We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
Qualifications:
- Education: H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Experience: (1) one year of experience
- Certification/License/Registration: Cer Board Sterile Prcng & Dist (CBSPD), Cert Reg Central Service Tech (CRCST), Cert Sterile Proc/Distr Tech (CSPDT), Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): Must have one of these.