Sterile Processing Technician Associate

Number of Job Openings Available:1Date Posted:November 11, 2024Department:38018470 Mercy Sterile ProcessingShift:Evening/Night (United States of America)Shift Length:8 hour shiftHours Per Week:40Union Contract:SEIU-4-Mercy Service WorkersWeekend Rotation: OccasionalJob Summary:Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.Key Position Details:Full-time, 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2-week pay period)8-hour evening/night shiftsOccasional weekendsJob Description:Orientation and training provided for up to one year to learn sterile processing. This training includes decontamination, cleaning, sterilization and processing of supplies and equipment, following guidelines from federal and state agencies, manufacturer and hospital infection control. Provides opportunity to learn and complete tasks in preparation for certification examination.Principle ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates skill in preparation of surgical instruments (all elements may not be assigned in this level)Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation per department policy and procedures.Assures instruments are clean and free of foreign matter in preparation for sterilization.Assembles instruments sets and trays accurately.Packages and labels items for correct sterilization method.Performs work following safety standards and protocols (all elements may not be assigned in this level)Follows infection control guidelines when working in decontamination.Demonstrates appropriate use of washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic machine, high level disinfection and other department equipment.Operates sterilizers safely, documenting loads according to standards.Processes and interprets biological controls and tests per guidelines, document for each procedure.Reports potentially unsafe situations and malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or lead.Conducts quality assurance checks on required equipment per department guidelines.May provide support for Case Carts, Sterile Core and other areas as assignedPulls cases for next day, add-on and emergency procedures accurately.Completes the appropriate paperwork for compliant charging and billing or case.Follow tasks assignment list when working in the sterile core.Responds to urgent request with accuracy and efficiency.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsMust be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job descriptionPreferred Qualifications High school diploma or GEDVocational or Technical Training-Completion of Instrument Specialist/Central Supply program or Surgical Technology program0 to 2 years in sterile processing 1 yearLicenses/CertificationsCertified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required CBSPD within 1-1/2 Yrs orCertified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) this requirement not applicable if in 3 month programCertified Registered Central Service Tech CRCST within 1-1/2 Yrs requiredCertified Registered Central Service Tech This requirement not applicable if in 3 month programPhysical DemandsMedium Work:Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently