Sterile Processing Technician

POSITION SUMMARY Maintains departmental supplies, working closely with materials management and other surgical service staff. Provides equipment/instrument cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, and/or sterilization for the hospital and clinics. Assists with departmental cleaning and organization. QUALIFICATIONS: perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Sterile processing experience is preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (preferred) Central Supply Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment. Other duties may be assigned. Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment. Follow safety procedures and manufacturer instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment. Must have basic knowledge of the following: Surgical instrumentation Methods of decontamination including endoscopic scope reprocessing and HLD Sterilization processes including being able to monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas Will be required to: Maintain sterile processing, testing and maintenance logs/records Keep instrument tray reference books up to date Assist with operating room turnover by performing the following; collect soiled instruments, change suctions, assist in cleaning room Maintain all department supplies working with materials management and other surgical service staff. Monitor inventory and notify appropriate individuals of discrepancies Monitor assigned areas for outdates and environmental cleaning of shelves and storage systems throughout the department Maintain linen supplies and fill warmers Promote customer service by demonstrating polite, cooperative and respectful behavior to both internal and external customers Assume responsibility for completing mandatory educational requirements. Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services by staying up-to-date of changing standards and recommended practices Safeguard security and confidentiality of data/information according to HIPAA guidelines Carry out duties safely and use safety devices provided to protect self and others Report safety hazards as appropriate Why Choose Riverwood Healthcare Center? Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Come grow with us. Riverwood is expanding and building a state-of-the-art surgical center with a completion date of 2024. Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities. The work culture at Riverwood reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another. Our goal is to deliver healthcare from the heart to every patient every day. Join our team in delivering outstanding patient care, from robotic assisted, minimally invasive surgery to comprehensive specialty services and convenient primary care for all ages. For more information, visit . Riverwood is an equal-opportunity employer. Follow us: Riverwood HealthCare Center Job Description Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician Department: Surgical Services Reports To: Manager of Surgical Services FLSA Status: Non-exempt Prepared By: Laura Eisenbraun Prepared Date: 4/98; Amended 9/98; Amended 10/00; Amended 3/03; Updated 7/04; Updated 1/11; Updated 4/12 SUMMARY Maintains departmental supplies, working closely with materials management and other surgical service staff. Provides equipment/instrument cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, and/or sterilization for the hospital and clinics. Assists with departmental cleaning and organization. This position provides care for or assistance to patients of all ages, including: newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assist with operating room turnover by performing the following; collect soiled instruments, change suctions, assist in cleaning room. Must have basic knowledge of surgical instrumentation, methods of decontamination and sterile processing methods for all instrumentation/equipment. Must have basic knowledge of the sterilization processes and the quality assurance methods for each. Maintain sterile processing logs/records. Keep instrument tray reference books up to date. Maintain all department supplies working with materials management and other surgical service staff. Monitor inventory and notify appropriate individuals of discrepancies. Periodically cleans shelves and storage systems throughout the department. Monitors and logs refrigerator temperatures. Maintain linen supplies and fill warmers. Promote customer service by demonstrating polite, cooperative and respectful behavior to both internal and external customers. Assume responsibility for completing mandatory educational requirements. Safeguard security and confidentiality of data/information according to HIPAA guidelines. Carry out duties in a safe manner and use safety devices provided to protect self and others. Report safety hazards as appropriate. Follows ICURE values detailed below: Integrity â€" Employees are required to demonstrate a high level of integrity when working with patients and others Customer Service â€" Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes customer service and satisfaction Unity â€" Employees are expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships with their co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, patients and members of the public Respect/Compassion â€" Employees are required to demonstrate respect, compassion and empathy towards patients and others Excellence/Passion â€" Employees are expected to perform their duties and assist others as needed to provide the highest quality of care for patients and others SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Sterile processing experience or registration is helpful. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certification in Sterile Processing or equivalent experience preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate . click apply for full job details