Sterile Processing Technician Cohort

Sterile Processing Technician Cohort

UKSC is partnering with UKHC and BCTC to sponsor a Sterile Processing Cohort. This program combines online and in-person learning in our Sterile Processing Department, to prepare you to be certified. Individuals chosen will sign a 1-year committment to work in UKSC's Sterile Processing Department.

The Sterile Processing Technician coordinates and collaborates on the overall sterilization process, assembly, and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies needed for daily surgical procedures.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer’s recommendations / IFU, policy, and procedure.
• Maintains a strong working / collaborative relationship for continuous workflow between the OR and Central Service Sterile processing to provide sterile products.
• Operates and maintains Steris Reliance machines and steam Autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items of loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
• Operates and maintains decontamination equipment; performs daily cleaning and validations of washer-disinfector cleaner.
• Monitors and maintains records to remain compliant with applicable regulatory agencies. Along with a state of “continuous hospital readiness” for accreditation, ensuring all relevant standards and guidelines are implemented and maintained.
• Reports defective equipment to the department leader.
• Maintains IFU records and demonstrates knowledge of accessing OneSource computer reference for updates on IFUs.

Extra Duties / Responsibilities for Lead Sterile Processing Technician :

Education :

Associate Degree in Healthcare or related field preferred.

Experience :

Two years’ experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Licensure / Certification :

Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within two years of hire required.

Physical / Work Requirements :

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate effectively. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move more than 50 pounds.

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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