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Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing - FT - Night

Stormont Vail Health, Vail, AZ, United States


Shift
Third Shift (Nights – Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours Per Week
36

Position Status
Full time

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Sterile Processing Technician is a health care professional who will be responsible for preparing, assembling, cleaning and sterilizing all instrumentation and some equipment used in medical exams, surgeries and other clinical procedures. They will ensure strict adherence to sterilization processes and assure that instruments, equipment, and supplies are safe for reuse across patient care. The Sterile Processing Technician must demonstrate the ability to perform at a high level of skill all functions as described below.

Experience Qualifications

Experience in an acute care hospital setting. Preferred

Experience in a surgery environment. Preferred

Sterile processing experience. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Registered Central Service Technician - HSPA Preferred

What you will do

Demonstrates proper knowledge and understanding of all chemicals, detergents, and other cleaning and/or disinfecting agents used in the department.

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skill in assembly of trays and peel packs, to include identification of contents, internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling and methods of sterilization.

Performs precautions and actions for steam and Sterrad sterilization methods.

Performs appropriate decontamination practices based on written manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU) and safety protocols.

Works as part of a team, self-motivated and adaptable to change.

Performs biological testing procedures.

Demonstrates instrument/Set and Equipment identification.

Operates equipment appropriate to the job role.

Performs record keeping and reporting procedures related to decontamination and sterilization.

Maintains a clean, professional and safe work area.

Performs work accurately and efficiently to avoid re-work and errors.

Re-stocks shelves in Sterile Storage and other areas to maintain defined Par levels of all supplies, instrument trays and other items maintained in inventory.

Communicates process or equipment problems immediately to appropriate leadership.Follows all hospital and department policies and procedures.

Required for All Jobs

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Carrying: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour

Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour

Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour

Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour

Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hours

Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours

Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours

Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Hearing: Rarely less than 1 hour

Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour

Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs

Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour

Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour

Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour

Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour

Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour

Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour

Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour

Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour

Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour

Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour

Wet and/or Humid: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

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