Responsibilities for the Sterile Processing Technician II are focused on the technical aspects of cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, sterilizing and putting together functional instruments and equipment for surgical services.
Minimum Qualifications. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution
• Base Certification requirement CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSPDT from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Must maintain certification by completing CEU’s and renewing certifications as a condition of employment.
• Two (2) years central sterile technician experience supporting complex surgical and clinical services in a similar setting; Or a combination of required certification and relevant experience, training and demonstrated skills may be considered qualifying.
• Six (6) months experience in a patient care environment.
• Experience handling hospital equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience adhering to American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) recommended practices.
• Knowledge of AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses) Recommended practices on: o care of instruments scopes & powered surgical instruments. o cleaning and processing of instruments. o selection & use of packaging materials. o surgical attire. o traffic patterns in the surgical suites. o operating room sanitation.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and thoroughness to complete work in timely and accurate manner.
• Independent critical thinking skills and initiative to recognize, identify and solve problems recognizing potential impact to others, patients, internal and external customers.
• Experience using Central Processing Unit programs and computers including instrument tracking program, email, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
• Ability to apply policy and procedure when making decisions.
• Ability to identify, analyze and report problems accurately and timely.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to recognize situations that need to be escalated and notify supervisor or other management of unusual or unexpected situations.
• Ability to assist in planning and organizing workflow well; and to meet established turn-around-times, and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet established turnaround times and administrative deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to problems and tackle issues in a self-motivated manner in line with the direction of the project team and the organization.
• Ability to always maintain a satisfactory level of performance.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently to complete work or projects as instructed in a timely, qualitative and productive manner.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the diversity, equity, and inclusion of others as part of a positive work culture.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and acceptance of individual differences to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to the appropriate target audience.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers, coworkers and members of the hospital community in a professional, respectful and service oriented manner.
• This position may be eligible for sign-on bonus.
Key Responsibilities
• 20% - Assembly Responsibilities
• 20% - Decontamination Responsibility
• 20% - Sterilization Responsibilities
• 20% - Surgical Case Cart Assembly
• 20% - Instrument Tracking System, Training and Other Duties
Special Requirements
• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
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