Central Sterile Processing Technician

Definition

**IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION**

Under general supervision of the Ancillary Practice Manager, Central Sterile Processing Technician primarily responsible for instrument/instrument trays/equipment decontamination, preparation and sterilization, tray and case cart assembly, documentation of all sterilization processes, and delivery of a wide variety of instrumentation and patient care equipment to the River People's Health Center. This position ensures the highest quality standards are met in accordance with departmental procedures and established industry standards. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions : Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Examples of Tasks

Coordinates and collaborates the overall cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of instruments, equipment and supplies needed for the various departments.

Responsible for control of all parts of the sterilization process: decontamination; prep, pack, sterilize; documentation of sterilization; and sterile storage including remediation of equipment failures and hazards.

Utilizes chemical agents and automated decontamination machinery to clean and decontaminate instrumentation and medical equipment.

Provide integrity and sterility of products and services for the customers.

Work in conjunction with the department staff to provide timely sterile products.

Maintain consistency and continuous workflow between the departments and Central Sterile Processing while practicing excellent customer service.

Operate and maintain decontamination equipment

Assist with cleaning of rooms between cases and terminal cleaning

Maintains records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.

Monitor and maintain appropriate records to remain compliant with applicable regulatory agencies, as well as reporting occurrences immediately to supervisors.

Maintain strong working/collaborative relationships with other departments to ensure flow and continuity of services.

Attend in-service presentations, including but not limited to infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, MSDS and OSHA standards.

Report defective equipment to supervisor or staff.

Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of expectations of medical office standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic medical office equipment and familiarity with usage, trouble shooting, examine equipment.

• Skill with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Skill with gathering and handling fragile equipment
• Skill in familiarity of sterilization techniques

• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner
• Ability to handle fragile equipment and have manual dexterity.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of clinically trained service providers.
• Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures and ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive patient information.
• Ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Salt River Community and/or other Native American cultures and community health services.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED required;
  
• For enrolled Community members without a GED, must obtain a GED. Requires participation in the HR GED Program and successful completion of the Arizona state certified exam in order to continue employment with SRPMIC
• Completion of or active enrollment in a sterile processing training program or certification as either CRCST or CSPDT required
• One (1) year of Central Sterile Processing experience required.
• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.
  
  Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.
  

Special Requirements

• May be required to work outside normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
  
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the "Community Code of Ordinances", Chapter 11, "Minors", Article X. "Investigation of Persons Working With Children".

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted .

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

Benefits:

The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.