SPD Technician 1 - Certified

Overview

Job Summary CommentsUnder direction, to perform work involving the decontamination, washing, processing and sterilizing of all sterile instruments, equipment and supplies used throughout the hospital system. Sets up and assembles all instruments and supplies for Operating Room surgery case carts and for use in other departments. 

Responsibilities

Description Ensures that correct procedures are used in the decontamination process, in accordance with infection control techniques and the principles of observing universal precautions. Replaces and/or notes defective, damaged, or missing instruments and reports equipment malfunctions to Bio-Med in a timely manner. Places, assembles, and monitors instrument stock levels to ensure back-up or emergency instruments are available for immediate use. Loads and operates all sterilizers to ensure the proper sterilization of equipment utilizing the principles of sterilization and the current processes of cleaning, sterilizing and operating equipment and the importance of the sterilization process. Operates plasma gas sterilizers, steam autoclaves, washer decontaminator, sonic instrument cleaners, etc. correctly in accordance with operating instructions and manufacturer’s recommendations. Analyzes department needs, studies new products, equipment, techniques, and services, and makes recommendations for improvement. Identifies heat and moisture sensitive instruments, and selects appropriate sterilization procedures to ensure no damage occurs. Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with required standards.    Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Appropriate knowledge to identify all instruments and their assembly that remain in CSR and those used by the Operating Room and other specialty areas.Working knowledge of proper care and handling of surgical instruments.Understands and verbalizes knowledge of instrument decontamination and sterilization processes. All post high school education must have been obtained from a recognized College or University. Other majors or courses of study will be considered as meeting these requirements, as long as they are closely related to the essential functions of the position. Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/Preferred High School Diploma/GED EquivalentGeneral StudiesRequired Certificate Sterile Processing PreferredCertification and Licensures Other certifications and/or licensures may be considered as meeting any listed requirements, as long as they are closely related to the essential functions of the position and satisfy any regulatory requirements. Title and Description Certified SPD Tech    Certified Sterile Processing Technician