Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician

Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center is offering an excellent part-time opportunity for a Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician to join the team at our successful ASC in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area .

Summary: The Sterile Processing Tech works to maintain the cleanliness, functionality, and inventory of the instruments, equipment, and re-usable medical supplies according to nationally recognized standards, regulations, and center policies to ensure safe, quality patient care.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Demonstrates knowledge of the decontamination, cleaning, prepping, and sterilization of surgical instruments, re-usable supplies, and equipment.

• Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization equipment and its use in the decontamination / sterile processing area.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the SPD department duties including:

• Understanding the use and handling of chemicals used in the SP area

• Commitment to following the recommended instructions for decontaminating, cleaning, sonification, drying, flushing, sterilizing, etc. items in the SP area

• Use of appropriate biological and chemical monitoring with documentation of such

• rotating of processed instruments

• inspection of said items

• Demonstrates a commitment to follow "Instructions For Use" (IFU) information from manufacturers' related to all items that flow through the SP area.

• Monitor the surgical schedule to anticipate instrumentation, equipment, re-usable medical supply needs.

• Remove defective items from service and replace missing items, and alert other parties in a timely manner when items are missing.

• Maintains appropriate tray lists and inventory stock

• Maintains accurate, detailed, documentation.

• Pursues additional knowledge and training to remain current on standards and regulations relating to the sterile processing area.

• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job related hazards.

• Follows the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a center team to facilitate the center's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED)
• One-Year certificate from college or technical school; or 3+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPR certification required
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician preferred
• ASC experience preferred

The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.00, with the final offer dependent on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. No nights, no "call", no weekends, no holidays. Powered by ExactHire: 194961