Sterile Processing Technician - Crosstown Surgery Center
Location
Edina, MN | United States
Job description
The Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician is responsible for the decontamination and processing of surgical instruments and equipment.
This is a full-time position working M-F from 10:00 am - 6:30 pm out of Twin Cities Orthopedics/Crosstown Surgery Center in Edina.
Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.
Essential Functions: - Demonstrates knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments.
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.
- Demonstrates knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters.
- Independently follows all cleaning checklists thoroughly and appropriately.
- Initiates cleaning and restocking of all work areas and ordering supplies as necessary.
- Floats readily between all areas of decontamination and sterile processing, providing help as needed.
- Maintains communication with operating room staff.
- Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
- Assists in the procurement and maintenance of department inventory.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Maintains knowledge of all applicable regulatory standards, including but not limited to AAMI and ANSI standards.
- Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
- Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
- Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
- Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
- Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements: - High School diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Sterile Processing Tech certification preferred.
- Instrument processing/Sterile processing experience preferred.
Notes - Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
- This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.
- Due to mandatory CMS and CDC COVID-19 vaccination reporting for the ASCs, all ASC employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 should send a copy/photo of their COVID vaccination card to [email protected]. ASC employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to take any action. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
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