Sterile Processing Technician

Typical pay range: $20.57 - $26.74Relief Differential - 15%Swing Shift Differential - $2.50/hrNight Shift Differential - $5.50/hrWeekend Differential - $2.00/hrST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEMJOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Sterile Processing Technician REPORTS TO POSITION: Manger - Sterile ProcessingDEPARTMENT: Sterile ProcessingDATE LAST REVIEWED: June 16, 2020OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, togetherOUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better valueOUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and TeamworkDEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: Sterile Processing is responsible for cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments for all Operating Room procedures.POSITION OVERVIEW: The Sterile Processing Technician at St. Charles Health Systems responsible for assembling case carts for surgeries, as well as cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing equipment and instruments used within the hospital. The Sterile Processing Technician ensures that instruments and equiptment are properly decontaminated for safe handling. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Coordinates, assembles and disassembles, and distributes supplies for surgical casesCleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes instruments and suppliesResponsible for case cart and procedure preparationOperates various sterilization equipmentRe-stocks department inventory and ensures instruments are stored in the proper locationCleans and maintains department equipmentSupports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respectsSupports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of changeProvides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guestsConducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedingsDelivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurateMay perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assignedEDUCATION: Required: High school diploma or GEDPreferred: N/A LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:Required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or SPD Technician certification from CBSPD within 18 months of hire.Preferred: N/AEXPERIENCE:Required: N/A Preferred: Experience in sterile processing, health care materials management, operating room, and/or patient care. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.Frequently (50%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 11-75 pounds.Occasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step stool, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-10 pounds, Ability to hear whispered speech level.Rarely (10%): Sitting, climbing stairs, keyboard Operation, operation of motor vehicle.Exposure to Elemental FactorsOccasionally (25%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surfaceBlood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure CategoryRisk for Exposure to BBPSchedule Weekly Hours:0Caregiver Type:ReliefShift:Variable (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?NoJob Family:TECHNICIAN CENTRAL PROCESSINGScheduled Days of the Week:As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays)Shift Start & End Time:relief/variable