Sterile Processing Technician - The Orthopeadic and Spine Hospital (TOSH)

• High School Diploma or GED

• Ability to follow oral instructions, read, and write

• Computer literacy in Word/Excel 

• Good communication skills

Near visual acuity

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• Two (2) years of SPD leadership experience preferred or Surgical Technical experience

• Professional License/Certification: IAHCSMM/CBSPD Certified

• CRCST/CIS

• Sterile Processing Experience

Responsibilities:

• Decontaminate (disassemble, clean by hand and/or machine) medical instruments/materials.

• Assemble and package, inspect and test instruments, reassemble sets, place sets in proper containers and/or wrapping, and load/transport loaded carts with prepared sets.

• Maintain a record of loads and items being removed from the department for processing. Transport loads to and from CSS and prepare proper storage of instruments and equipment.

• Use and test sterilizing equipment; perform dart and biological tests for autoclaves; perform diagnostic and biological tests for Steris sterilizer.

• Record and accurately interpret results of tests; assist OR staff; help locate needed supplies and equipment.

• Communicate professionally even when under pressure/fulfilling demanding and/or stressful requests.

• Position revolves around serving the Operating Room's (OR’s) sterile instrument and equipment needs.

• Must understand the URGENCY of the OR staff’s requests.

• Answer directly to the Sterile Processing Manager.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Feeling

Hearing

Standing

Sitting

Walking

Talking

Taste or Smell

Read, Concentrate, or Think Analytically
 

Repetitive Motion
 

Crouching

Kneeling

Lifting

Pulling

Pushing

Inside Medical Facility Environment

Loud

Biological

Chemical

Electrical

Radiation

Environmental

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.