Maryville Non-Registered Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing Technician (NC - non certified) works under the supervision of the Manager–OR Support. This position is responsible for ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality/timely manner throughout the hospital and clinics. Works independently with little supervision. Qualified to train others and serves as a resource related to Sterile Processing Procedure. Performs appropriate quality control testing and record keeping as recommended.

• Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes soiled instruments, equipment, case carts and utensils per manufactures recommendations.
• Checks for cleanliness, proper function, lubricates and assembles various instruments, equipment, and scopes used in Surgery/Clinics.
• Assembles instruments/selects appropriate packaging and prepare sets for sterilization/disinfecting.
• Selects/performs appropriate method of sterilization and biological testing to determine efficacy of the recommended process.
• Maintains, properly documents and verifies various records for sterilization.
• Cleans equipment for patient use.
• Anticipates instrument needs for cases due to surgeon and procedure preference cards.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, and pulls case carts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

• H.S. Diploma - Required
• 3 months of full-time orientation prior to working independently. - Required
• Background in medical field. - Preferred

• Current registration in sterile processing and/or current practical experience - Preferred

• Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) - Certification in the field of Sterile Processing (CRCST) through the International Association of Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM). A minimum of 400 hours of work experience in sterile processing required prior to taking exam. - Preferred Upon Hire

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Speaking clearly.
• Able to communicate by voice with co-workers, representatives, customers.
• Calibrate equipment.
• Precise hand/eye coordination with surgical instrumentation.
• Able to assemble surgical instrumentation.
• Manipulate small items and equipment.
• Must possess fine motor skills to handle micro instrumentation.
• Demonstrate great attention to detail-oriented work.
• Answer telephone.
• Ability to learn keyboard skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong work ethic, team player, supportive, able to work under pressure, flexible, focused.
• Must have positive attitude and outgoing personality.
• Self-motivated and can work independently with little or no supervision.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Moving carts, instruments, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assembling instrumentation, supplies, etc.
• Standing for long periods of time, up to 4 or more hours at a stretch.
• Operation of instrumentation and equipment.
• Walking, filling case carts.
• Pushing and pulling carts and other equipment.
• Able to lift and carry instrument sets and other equipment of up to 60 pounds.
• Able to reach above head to put instrument sets on shelf.
• Able to safely remove instrument sets from shelves without damage.
• Able to reach, climb on stool, stoop, kneel down.
• Ability to take departmental calls with 30-minute response time.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Manipulate numbers.
• Differentiate and count instruments.
• Ability to interpret data from various sources in the department.
• Able to comprehend surgical procedures, instrumentation, sequence of events.
• Short and long term memory.
• Concentration and alertness for extended periods of time.
• Follow rules and instructions.
• Able to go from situation to situation or area to area in department.
• Follow policies and procedures of department with minimal to no supervision.
• Organizational skills

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Visual skills i.e. able to distinguish one instrument from another.
• Tactile, feel, distinguish colors.
• Hearing, i.e., another person wearing a mask.

Exposure to Hazards

• Blood, body fluids, chemical compounds, and toxic chemicals for disinfecting.
• Sticks and cuts from sharp instruments and blades.
• Wet floors.
• Pathogens from cleaning and disinfecting instrumentation and equipment.

Other Skills and Abilities