Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician – Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center

Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center is offering an excellent 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.