Sterile Processing Tech II PRN Evenings

Shelby Medical Centermid

Surgical TechnologistHealthcare Clinical

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Position Summary Facility: Baptist Health Shelby Hospital Location: Alabaster, AL Shift: PRN Evenings Being a Sterile Processing Tech II is more than just a job — it's a calling.

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Surgical TechnologistHealthcare Clinical

Responsibilities

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→Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process.
→Uses knowledge of microbiology and infection control in determining the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical patient care instrumentation and equipment.
→Has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during patient care in the operating room suite in at least one surgical specialty.
→Proficient in the decontamination of surgical instrumentation as well as a wide variety of patient equipment.
→Responsible for the sterilization of all instrumentation, equipment and supplies that are requested from customer departments.
→Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes.
→Participates in the preceptorship and orientation of new team members.
→Participates in the distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists and surgeon’s preference cards.
→Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures.
→Consults with and works directly with the SPD Supervisor, and/or the SPD Operations Specialist, regarding unit activities.
→Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient use instrumentation and equipment.
→Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained.
→Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
→Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
→Participates in all unit quality control activities. He or she must demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of their role to patient care.
→Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members as well as patients.
→Completes special projects, without supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.
→Works independently in all areas. He or she participates in all unit quality control activities and makes recommendations for process improvement activities.

Requirements

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High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of One (1) year of experience in sterile processing, or a minimum of nine (9) months with certification or completion of SPD Readiness Course.
Within the First year in 2132 job code: Completion status in the SPD Readiness Course; or Nationally certified through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).