SPD Tech - PRN

Job: SPD Tech

Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Category: 3 Technicians

The SPD Tech is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. The SPD Tech must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other department within the hospital.

• Ensures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily
• Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift. Records results in appropriate log.
• Processes all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to dept.
• Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
• Maintains appropriate spore testing on routine basis and documents results as required.
• Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Maintains equipment register board.
• Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments, tray preparation and special procedure items.
• Performs tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization.
• Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests.
• Receives and delivers supplies and fill requisition requests.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

One year experience in sterile processing preferred.

Sterile Processing Technician Certified preferred.

Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling: 1-10 lbs 34-66%, 11-20 lbs 34-66%, 21-50 lbs 34-66%, 51-75 lbs 0-33%, 76-100 lbs 0-33%.

Movement:
Bend/Stoop/Twist 34-66%, Crouch/Squat 34-66%, Kneel/Crawl 34-66%, Reach above Shoulder 34-66%, Reach below Shoulder 34-66%, Repetitive Arm 34-66%, Repetitive Hand 34-66%, Grasping 34-66%, Squeezing 34-66%, Climb Stairs 0-33%, Walking Uneven 0-33%, Walking Even 34-66%.

Environment:
Indoors 67-100%, Outdoors 0-33%, Extreme Heat 34-66%, Dusty None, Excessive Noise 34-66%.

Equipment:
Motor Vehicles None, Foot Pedals None, Extreme Heat 34-66%, Dusty None, Excessive Noise 34-66%.

Work near:
Machinery 34-66%, Electricity 34-66%, SHARPS 34-66%, Chemicals 0-33%, Fumes 0-33%, Heights None.

Vision:
Depth Perception Required, < 20" Required, Color Not Required, Peripheral Required.

Endurance:
Sit 1-2h, Stand 4-5h, Walk 4-5h.