SPD Tech III - Nights

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Job Overview

This is responsible for the decontamination, assembly and sterilization of all instruments used throughout the hospital including general surgical instrumentation. Responsibilities include receiving, sorting and decontamination of surgical/clinic items and instrumentation; inspection and packaging of single instruments and instrument kits; identification of appropriate sterilization method and cycle selection, appropriate documentation for all sterile processes; and accurate inventory assignment relating to the case cart build process. May rotate throughout all areas of sterile processing to support the department while adhering to policies and procedures. Acts as a preceptor resource assisting new employees learn sterile processing and department policies and procedures.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Central Services Technician National Certification (CRCST) OR Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

3. Three (3) years of Central Processing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Five (5) years of Central Processing experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Receives soiled, used, and/or contaminated equipment, surgical instruments, scopes, and supplies from Operating Rooms, patient care units, and specialized areas.

2. Disassembles items as needed before choosing appropriate cleaning method.

3. Identifies items in need of repair upon receipt and ensures information is maintained during cleaning process.

4. Selects and utilizes appropriate manual cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination, including but not limited to instrument brushes, enzymatic detergent, flushing devices, ultrasonic bath, leak testers, etc.

5. Selects and utilizes appropriate automated cleaning tools to achieve instrument decontamination; this includes loading and selecting appropriate cycles on automated washers.

6. Documents all work performed utilizing instrument tracking software.

7. Inspects and assembles all equipment, instruments, scopes, and instrument sets following product recipe, verifies items are functional, free of debris and required per instrument recipe.

8. Documents items missing from instrument set, escalating set to SPD Supervisor or Designee for further guidance.

9. Selects appropriate packaging method, including any sterilization accessories (corner protectors etc.) ensures all external indicators and/or labels are securely affixed to item.

10. Transports items to sterilization as needed.