Sterile Processing Technician Jobs

Job Details
Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Location: Maplewood, MN 55109
Shift/Schedule: 06:00-02:30PM
Travel Rate: $44 - $49/Hr.
Local Rate: $41 - $46/Hr.
Holiday Rate: $68 - $73/Hr.
Hours Per Week: 40
Hours Per Day: 8
Days Per Week: 5
Start Date: 09/15/2023.
Est. End Date: 12/15/2023
Duties

• Completes document for replacing safety and emergency stock.
• Operates dryers, heat sealers and steam sterilization equipment.
• Follows CPC written policies and procedures.
• Operates steam sterilizers.
• Responds to emergency requests for supplies and instruments.
• Decontaminates CPC instrumentation and equipment.
• Inspects, tests, assembles, packages and labels O.R. surgical instruments, implant, and vendor sets in preparation for sterilization by following all manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU's).
• Prepares and uses solutions per manufacturer's instruction.
• Distributes instruments to the proper surgical case and hospital site.
• Runs biological monitor with every sterilization load.
• Reviews and interprets O.R. surgery schedule on an on-going basis to determine priority of surgical instruments needed. Assembles instruments according to the daily distribution report.
• Incubates, reads and records biological monitor and releases sterilization loads from quarantine.
• Transports instruments and supplies between processing areas.
• Communicates between shifts and with supervisors and managers for efficient operation and problem resolution.
• Completes Sterility Check points on instruments assembled and shipped.
• Serves as a resource to surgeons, nurses and other medical personnel.
• Operates mechanical ultrasonic cleaner, cart washer and washer decontaminator.
• Ensures instruments are available and ready when needed.
• Assists in locating site-specific instrumentation.
• Works closely with co-workers and functions as a team.
• Operates Ethylene Oxide and low temperature sterilizers.
• Assembles instruments to the quality triangle of be 100% complete, sterile, and on time.

Skills

• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Knowledge of specific instruments required for each surgical procedure
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Completes all initial and annual required learning relevant to the role. Complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies. Contributes to a safe work environment.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
• Knowledge of MSDS Processes
• Knowledge of Sterrad biological monitors
• Knowledge of age appropriate outcomes and interventions.
• Knowledge of Sterrad sterilization processes/documentation
• Organizational Skills
• Individualizes service to meet patient needs.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of washer decontaminator, cart washer
• Knowledge of Infection Control Policies
• Knowledge of specific instruments required for each surgical procedure
• Communicates instrument and supply inventory needs.
• Knowledge of surgical instrument decontamination processes
• Prioritization Skills
• Knowledge of Steam and ETO sterilizers.
• Prioritization Skills
• Knowledge of Inventory Control
• Ability to accept cultural differences Knowledge of physical, psychosocial and cognitive developmental needs of population served.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Organizational Skills

Education

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred at Southdale, Ridges, Lakes, Northland, Woodwinds, St. Johns, St. Joes, and Bethesda
• Three to five years' experience in a sterile processing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required at UMMC locations

Required
Skills:

• STERILE PROCESSING

Languages: English (Speak, Read, Write)