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Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician

Ridgeview Medical Center • Chaska
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for performing routine activities in the decontamination, reprocessing/sterilization of supplies, instrument trays, and equipment necessary for patient care.

Job Functions

  1. Provides specialized experience and direct responsibility for providing clean and sterile medical/surgical supplies and equipment for use in all patient care areas in-house and for all off-site clinics.
  2. Utilizes appropriate techniques in preparation, packaging, and sterilization functions maintaining a basic knowledge of microbiological principles for SPD practice.
  3. Works to supply surgical services with supplies & equipment.
  4. Obtaining & assembles instruments, equipment, positioning devices, and supplies for procedures as indicated on physician’s preference cards.
  5. Performs testing and documentation of sterilization function with appropriate graphs and indicators.
  6. Maintains an adequate supply of patient related equipment, renting as needed to meet the demand.
  7. Maintains an adequate supply of linen needed for daily usage in Surgical Services.
  8. Assists & performs turnover in the OR suites between cases.
  9. Assists in transportation of pre & postoperative patients.
  10. Assistants in staff and patient cares as directed.
  11. Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other members of the healthcare team.
  12. Participates in unit based Quality Improvement process.
  13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

  • High school graduate or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
  • Ability to coordinate instrument processing with daily surgical schedule
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
  • Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in the English language and respond accordingly in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days from hire. Current Employees BLS certification within one year from 10/2025.

Preferred Qualifications

  • SPD basic equipment experience with knowledge of sterilization methods and procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic technique
  • Emergency Medical Technician or previous Nursing Assistant experience
  • SPD certification

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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