Sterile Processing Technician

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary: Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing all items pertinent to the operations of the center.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following.  Other duties may be assigned: 

• Coordinates and implements AMI standards and any other resources (IFU’s, SDSs, policies) for the sterilization of instruments and supplies. 
• Can work independently and uses time wisely.
• Demonstrates good body mechanics
•  Speaks up to address practice issues.
• Coordinates the availability of instruments/supplies for cases as needed.
• Assures the adequate functioning and cleaning of all autoclaves and other sterilization/cleaning equipment. 
• Maintains adequate supplies without waste that are needed for sterilization process.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation.
• Facilitates turnover times to promote operating room efficiency.
•  Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines, and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
•  Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in-service training, required education, conferences, and meetings to learn new skills as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
•  Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Qualification requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual shall be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of a Sterile Process Certification Program is preferred. 
• One to two years’ experience as an Central Sterile Processing Technician in multiple specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Benefits:

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

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