Sterile Processing Technician II - 3rd shift

Department: 37719 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Sterile Processing Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday. 11pm - 7:30am Rotational weekends and Holidays

Pay Range $21.45 - $32.20

• Assembles general and specialty instruments and sets.
• Examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness, proper assembly and proper performance.
• Assembles instrument set, ensuring that the correct number and type of instruments are present following established lists.
• Placing the instruments appropriately to ensure sterilization and ease of use by the user.
• Check instrument performance and identify repair needs.
• Acts as resource on instrument identification, appropriate use, location, and availability.
• Decontamination of general and specialty instruments and sets.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area at all times.
• Reports improper equipment operation to person in charge.
• Handles infectious waste according to established hospital procedure.
• Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instrumentation is decontaminated in a manner that prevents cross‑contamination.
• Follows PPE protocol when in decontamination.
• Sets up decontamination equipment for operation and ensures proper function and continuous workflow throughout shift.
• Performs all SPD Tech I accountabilities when assigned.
• Assembles case carts for all areas SPD services.
• Follows sterilization protocol according to SPD Tech I job description.
• Demonstration of Leadership Behaviors:
  • When in charge assists with adjustment in daily work assignments to compensate for fluctuation to work flow.
  • Observes employee activities throughout the shift to ensure that established procedures are being followed for quality control.
  • Notifies manager of any problems that occur during the shift.
  • Assists in ensuring that equipment is properly functioning by communicating equipment malfunctions to manager and/or Engineering/Biomed and completing appropriate work orders.
  • Acts as liaison between SPD and other departments to interpret problems that occur and communicate back to them in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Monitors the activities of employees in SPD, on weekends and holidays.
  • Being accountable for an effective and efficient operation.
• Implementation of Quality Improvement Ideas to Enhance Operation and Team Function:
  • Identifies, discusses with manager the problem/improvement opportunities that will be focused on for the year.
  • Presents problem/improvement opportunities with an action plan.
  • Assists in precepting and/or training of new technicians.

• High school diploma.
• 2 yrs. SPD experience.

• Ability to communicate and follow directions.
• Computer skills.
• Experienced in operating sterilization equipment.
• Registered Central Service Tech.

• ETO exposure.
• Exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Heavy lifting 30-40lbs.
• Hepatitis vacc. at hire.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergent situations.
• Strength/dexterity to handle surgical instruments/equipment.
• Ability to access all areas of the department.
• Refer to job characteristics.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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