Experienced Sterile Processing Technician

Experienced Sterile Processing Technician (SPD) at Plastic Surgery Center

Requirements:

• Certification (NICHSPDP or ISCHIM) required.
• Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters.
• Knowledge sufficient to be able to assemble and wrap appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate and sterilize equipment, supplies and instruments.
• Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient care equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Able to perform bending, lifting, and washing using decontamination processes, which will include instrument pans, bins, trays, and carts of various sizes. Tactile differentiation.
• Skill in cleaning specialized equipment including: washer/decontaminator, sterilizer (steam and Sterrad), and biological incubator.
• Able to independently report and contact maintenance representatives for service and repairs when needed.
• Work closely with lead surgical tech daily to ensure all instruments and equipment are available and ready for surgery.
• Able to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.