Sterile Processing Tech

Overview

 

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Sterile Processing Tech for the Santa Fe Medical Center.  In this role, you will work under direct and indirect supervision by following approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures.

 

You will also clean, decontaminate, disinfect and/or sterilize surgical instruments, trays and packs and reusable medical devices for inpatient Nursing departments and PMG clinics. Being attentive to detail will you help you with inventory control, restocks and distributing instruments and reusable medical equipment to the Operating Room. It should be noted you will works a majority of the time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing instruments and trays for the Operating Room.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.0/ 40 hours per week Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

 

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department 

 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year experience in sterile processing environment, hospital or clinic (medical or veterinary) preferred.
• Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies and/or instruments preferred.
• CRCST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to handwashing requirements

• Follows workflow patterns and standard precautions

• Ensures sterility assurance and biological monitoring

• Complies with dress code

• Validates and maintains event-related protocols

• Monitors disinfection and sterilization load parameters and records

• Maintains inventory check sheets and equipment monitoring

• Processes instrumentation according to instructions for use

• Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high-level disinfection, and biological monitoring

• Ensures employee competencies are documented

• Accurately maintains daily records of all QA and sterilization functions

• Complies with regulatory agency and Infection Control standards

• Adheres to organizational and departmental policies and procedures

• Properly dons and doffs personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Inspects, disassembles, sorts, cleans, and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment

• Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment

• Follows manufacturer recommendations for cleaning agents

• Identifies, inspects, and assembles general and specialty instruments

• Handles various power equipment, laser, and endoscopic instruments per specifications and manufacturer recommendations

• Selects and prepares packaging materials for sterilization per manufacturer guidelines

• Selects appropriate sterilization method

• Maintains accurate sterilization records

• Properly loads and unloads sterilization cart items

• Verifies sterilization parameters before distribution

• Demonstrates awareness of personal and work area safety at all times

• Complies with facility safety policies and procedures, including those for bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases

• Takes prompt corrective actions when hazards are identified (reporting or removing, as appropriate)

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills

• Actively supports and contributes to teamwork in the workplace

• Takes responsibility and is accountable for professional work ethics

• Adheres to posted work schedules

Benefits

 

 

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

 

Learn more about our employee benefits.

 About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

 

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

 

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $24.71/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.