Description
The Sterile Processing Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Receives, cleans, distributes and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances and equipment.
- Receives, stocks, packages and distributes medical instruments and equipment.
- Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspection on stock. Inventories and reorders supplies.
- Properly disposes of biohazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste and unusable equipment and supplies.
- Disassemble, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and store procedure trays, instruments, medical equipment, and supplies according to prescribed procedure and aseptic technique.
- Follows preference sheet to accurately dispense instruments and supplies to surgery and patient care areas.
- Demonstrates knowledge and use of the Tray Tracking computer system in assigned areas of the department.
- Inspects sorts and processes surgical instrumentation in accordance to policy and procedures.
- Reports and isolates damaged and missing items to Resource Coordinator and Manager.
- Assembles and organizes surgical instrument sets according to instrument count sheets.
- Maintains logs, prepares, checks and records test results. Approves or refuses materials from Sterilizer based on test results. Reports to management any adverse results.
- Prepares and delivers accurate and timely case carts for use in surgical procedures.
- Checks and reprocesses any expired items.
- Accurately prepares and labels items for the appropriate method of sterilization.
- Dispenses and delivers materials via dumbwaiter, tube system, elevator and/or handcarts
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED or 2 years related equivalent experience AND must obtain GED within 1 year of start date AND
- Sterile processing certification -National (CBSPD) or International (IAHCSMM) Certification within 2 years of start date AND
- Basic computer skills
- Physical Demands Requirement:
- Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 35 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred:
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy
- One year of prior sterilizing experience
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
