Sterile Processing Technician III

Job Description Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician III can perform all duties of a Sterile Processing Tech I and is a resource and preceptor for the Sterile Processing team. An SPD Tech III can work independently in all areas. He or she participates in all unit quality control activities. He/she is responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes. Responsible for helping to maintain a safe environment for fellow team members. He or she completes special projects, with minimal supervision, as assigned by departmental leadership.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004763 ORBG - Sterile Processing

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

Practices within the standards of ANSI/AAMI, AORN, OSHA and the policies and procedures of MUSC Performs basic computer functions. Adheres to standard precautions as appropriate, which may include: the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses) Knows fire and safety procedures for work area. Clean, set up, sterilize and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards. Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments. Have knowledge and demonstrate use of instruments for various special trays Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely Capable of surgical instrumentation identification, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage and distribution Demonstrates knowledge of different types of sterilizer operation, cleaning, testing, monitoring and documentation activities Operates a sterilizer and washer/disinfector and cart washer. Monitors and maintains a clean and safe work area in accordance with Infection Control and Safety policies and procedures Knows process for conducting biological testing on all sterilizers: Steam and Sterrad Demonstrates knowledge of use, function and care of surgical instrumentation Demonstrates knowledge of orthopedic trays with implants Knows supplies and able to assemble case carts using Surgeon Preference cards Restocks, rotates, check expiration dates and put away supplies in Sterile Storage Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Credentials: Certified with either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or a Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Work Experience: Advanced knowledge of various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation. Requires basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

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