Job Details
Sterile Processing Tech II (FT) Greeneville, TN
Job ID: 004F56
GREENEVILLE COMMUNITY EAST
Support Services - Central Sterile Processing
Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period)
Job Description
SCOPE OF POSITION
The Sterile Processing Tech II performs all activities that relate to the reprocessing of reusable medical supplies, linen, equipment, and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, wrapping, sterilization and storage. The Tech will handle, clean, disinfect, and/or sterilize instruments and equipment according to procedure. Inspects instrument and equipment, recognizing the need for repair and follows repair procedure. The Tech will select correct packaging material for items being sterilized and demonstrates proper assembly technique. The Tech will maintain proper handling of hazardous chemicals, disinfectants, sterilants and cleaning supplies. The Tech will prepare case carts/ supply carts and transport carts to the designated areas. The Tech will always operate sterilization equipment according to procedure and assists with the ordering, charging, and stocking of supplies.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
See Table of Organization.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree preferred. Completion of a SPD Technician/Scrub Technician program preferred. Previous CSP/SPD experience required. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
Tennessee facilities: If hired prior to January 1, 2017, Sterile Processing Techs must have 10 CEUs per year required. If hired after January 1, 2017, Sterile Processing Techs must be certified. If not certified at the time of hire, certification must be obtained within 2 years.
For Tennessee facilities: Valid and active Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification and/or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCMM) - if not certified at hire date after 1/1/2017, must be obtained within 2 years
Requirements
No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.