Sterile Processing Technician II

Job Description Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager of Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager shift supervisor or designee the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination cleaning processing and sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures state local and federal requirements

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003724 COL - Central Sterile Processing (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity / Organization : MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority / Medical Center)

FLSA Status : Hourly

Hours Per Week : 40

Job Description / Summary :

The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager of Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager shift supervisor or designee the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination cleaning processing and sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures state local and federal requirements.

Minimum Training and Education : Minimum Experience and Training Requirements : Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of processes. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills . Ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure health care environment . Excellent interpersonal skills . Detail-oriented required. Minimum of 1 year experience as SPD Tech.

Certifications : Must have certification from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management).

Physical Requirements : Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift / lower objects 50 lbs. from / to floor from / to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include : To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds assistance will be from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects; depth perception . (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as . (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as . (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education : Minimum Experience and Training Requirements : Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of processes. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills . Ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure health care environment . Excellent interpersonal skills . Detail-oriented required. Minimum of 1 year experience as SPD Tech.

Certifications : Must have certification from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management).

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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Key Skills

Freelance Writing,Lab,DCS,Investment,Administration Support,Import & Export

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1