#Sterile processing technician jobs professional

Ability to complete complex tasks based on applied knowledge under minimal supervision.

Acts with integrity and maintains professionalism.

Proven ability to act as a resource for staff in both SPD and operating room regarding identification and assembly of specialty instrument trays.

Detailed understanding of instruments and department equipment including special/complex set components.

#Sterile processing technician jobs professional

Communicates in a professional and effective manner to all hospital staff, Customers and company employees via all forms of communication.Awareness of LEAN concepts and ability to translate this in the work environment preferred.Refers all decisions beyond personal scope of responsibilities to their Manager and or STERIS leadership if necessary.Supports and adheres to STERIS, facility and regulatory policies and procedures.Supports development and training of Sterile Processing Technicians.Escalates facility/department issues or concerns to ensure proper resolution.Coordinates and prioritizes surgical needs to ensure timely delivery of sterilized instruments to customers or appropriate storage location.Ensures navigator assignments are completed or assigned.Answers and responds to calls from the operating room and other end-users during assigned shift.Responsible for management of pegboard inventory.

Identifies and leads process improvement initiatives.Reports and troubleshoots broken or missing instrumentation and equipment and communicates low par levels of SPD consumable supplies.Responsible for directing and communicating department workflow and Technician work assignments.Assists and collaborates with Sterile Processing Supervisor on new employee orientation, on-the-job training, in-service education and STERIS or facility quality assurance programs.Assists Sterile Processing Supervisor with ensuring proper operational procedures are followed and completes required documentation/reporting.

Supports daily operations and works proficiently in all activities that relate to the reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes aligned within IPS professional standards and regulations.