Sterile Processing Tech I

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and patient care equipment, sterilizes surgical sets and trays, distributes and receives medical equipment and supplies.

FLSA: Non-exempt

EEO:

• 01 Officials and Managers
• 02 Professionals
• 03 Technicians 
• 04 Sales Workers
• 05 Administrative Support Workers
• 06 Craft Workers
• 07 Operatives
• 08 Laborers and Helpers X 09 Service Workers 

Essential Functions

• Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements
• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety
• Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on the patient need
• Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy
• Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent, Required

Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action