Sterile Processing Tech

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Surgical TechnologistHealthcare Clinical

About the Role

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Serves as a liaison between Sterile Processing Department and Perioperative Services/HVI to assure smooth, uninterrupted daily instrumentation, tray, and case cart support. Facilitates continuous communications and performance improvement as it relates to all surgical instruments, implants, supplies, and equipment provided through the case cart system. Requires maximum coordination with surgical and procedural specialties. Performs practice gap analysis comparing current practice to best practice to lead change initiatives. Recommends and implements new or updated processing standards. Assists with facilitation of construction/renovation of processing areas.

Requirements

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Must hold current certification in ONE of the following:

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) through Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR through Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

1. Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification

Graduate of a surgical tech and/or certified central service tech program AND must obtain one of the above certifications within one year of hire.

1. Two (2) years’ experience in a sterile processing environment.

1. Three (3) years’ experience in a sterile processing environment.

Responsibilities

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1. Must have strong background knowledge of surgical and procedural environments and governing practice standards including the need for excellent personal hygiene to reduce the risk of work product contamination.

2. Must have strong background knowledge of sterile processing environment, including packaging systems, sterilization process, care and handling of instrumentation and equipment.

3. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must demonstrate verbal and written proficiencies to utilize written high level disinfection/sterilization guidelines and manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU’s).

4. Must have working knowledge of information systems, preferably in the health care setting.

5. Must demonstrate ability to independently plan, organize, and set priorities in routine and/or emergency situations.

6. Knowledge of automated materials management and OR/procedural scheduling information system applications.

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