Sterile Processing Technician

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

•Schedule: Full-time | Evening Shift (specific schedule?)

•Starting Pay: 18.00+/hr. (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)

•Sign On Bonus: Available for external qualified candidates

•Location: Saint Louis, MO

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Instrument Room Lead Technician, responsible for decontamination, cleaning, sorting, tray assembly and sterilization of instruments. Maintains knowledge of instruments functions. ABI variant: Under the direction of the Surgical Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities

I. Recognizes needs and initiates appropriate action in regard to maintaining supplies and equipment.  15%

Criteria

A. Assures all trays are cleaned and processed correctly and instruments are inspected for any defects that might affect their usage.

B. All instruments are properly decontaminated.

C. All trays are assembled correctly, according to instrument lists.

D. All instrument count sheets are signed by person assembling tray.

E. Produce a high volume of quality work.

F. Able to operate all equipment necessary to complete job.

G. Demonstrates ability to utilize the computer.

H. Actively seeks ways to develop skills.

II. Decontamination of instruments.  15%

Criteria

A. Personal Protective Attire should be worn when decontaminating instruments.

B. Automatic and/or manual cleaning methods of equal effectiveness should be used.

C. Cleans appropriately.

D. Participates in preventative maintenance.

III. Processing of instruments.  15%

Criteria

A. Instruments are inspected.

B. Instruments in disrepair should be labeled and taken out of service.

C. Instruments that are to be stored after decontamination/sterilization should be dried thoroughly.

D. Instruments with moveable parts should be disassembled when placed in trays designed for sterilization.

IV. Sterilization of instruments.  15%      

Criteria

A. Performs biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring of the sterilization functions in accordance with policies and procedures.

B. Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies as required; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately.

C. Appropriately and precisely processes trays, packs and peel pouch items.

D. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of cleaning, decontamination, sterilization and instrumentation.

E. Maintains inventory of area.

V. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice.  10%

Criteria

A. Adheres to all unit standards, policies, procedures when implementing clinical and technical aspects of duties.

1. Participates in learning experiences that increase professional competence.

B. Demonstrates appropriate technical and cognitive skills for area of practice.

C. Is at work as scheduled and begins duties promptly at start of shift.

D. Maintains currency in all hospital / unit information, communication, policies and procedures.

1. Attends staff meetings / reviews minutes when absent.

2. Keeps up to date with policies and procedures.

E. Demonstrates ability to change and adapt to changing work demands.

1. Responds positively to change.

2.