Medical University of South Carolina
Sterile Processing Technician
Medical University of South Carolina, North Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29405
Sterile Processing Technician
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in providing critical care to procedural areas across our healthcare enterprise. Sterile Processing Technicians ensure procedural equipment consistently meets the highest quality and safety standards and is ready for use by all areas across the healthcare enterprise. This position receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment including performing cleaning and sterilizing duties and is an integral part of the daily operation of all units. Duties include: Maintain adequate inventory for assembly of instruments and equipment Perform and participate in the decontamination and cleaning of all instrumentation received Prepare case carts and trays for decontamination and load them into washer and/or sterilizer as prescribed procedure Perform the operation of the index washers, cart washers, ultrasonic cleaners as well as manually cleaning instruments and equipment Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage Uses appropriate container, wrap or pouch according to the size of the instrument or equipment Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures Know how to run tests on all sterilizers, monitor and document that all parameters have been met Use chemicals in the appropriate fashion taking into consideration the intended use of chemical as well as chemicals function Participates in expediting the OR schedule by assisting the other members of the OR Team in obtaining the instruments/equipment necessary for the procedure in a timely manner Assembles and distributes case carts accurately and in a timely manner Ability to travel between sites as needed, based on departmental needs MUSC offers a career ladder with pay based on experience and certification obtained: Non-Certified Sterile Processing Technician
High school diploma or GED Sterile Processing Technician I
High school diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) Sterile Processing Technician II - High school diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution). At least twelve (12) months' experience in sterile processing required for this role Sterile Processing Technician III - High school diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution). At least two (2) years of experience in sterile processing required for this role MUSC also offers an intensive 12-week training program for those new to our team. This includes a rotation between site-work and a designated training location, with training schedules rotating between varying schedules on site and 7:00am
3:30pm at the training location. Preferred Requirements: Completion of a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program Basic computer skills and use of an EMR system Knowledge of instrumentation Strong customer service and communication skills Shifts are offered on varying schedules based on the needs of each area: First shift
7:00am
3:30pm Second shift
3:00pm
11:30pm Third shift
11:00pm
7:30am Weekend shifts
7:00am
7:00pm, or 7:00pm
7:00am Holiday and emergency management or disaster work is required. Weekend rotation may be required. Additional job description includes physical requirements and ability to work in various environments. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in providing critical care to procedural areas across our healthcare enterprise. Sterile Processing Technicians ensure procedural equipment consistently meets the highest quality and safety standards and is ready for use by all areas across the healthcare enterprise. This position receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment including performing cleaning and sterilizing duties and is an integral part of the daily operation of all units. Duties include: Maintain adequate inventory for assembly of instruments and equipment Perform and participate in the decontamination and cleaning of all instrumentation received Prepare case carts and trays for decontamination and load them into washer and/or sterilizer as prescribed procedure Perform the operation of the index washers, cart washers, ultrasonic cleaners as well as manually cleaning instruments and equipment Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage Uses appropriate container, wrap or pouch according to the size of the instrument or equipment Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures Know how to run tests on all sterilizers, monitor and document that all parameters have been met Use chemicals in the appropriate fashion taking into consideration the intended use of chemical as well as chemicals function Participates in expediting the OR schedule by assisting the other members of the OR Team in obtaining the instruments/equipment necessary for the procedure in a timely manner Assembles and distributes case carts accurately and in a timely manner Ability to travel between sites as needed, based on departmental needs MUSC offers a career ladder with pay based on experience and certification obtained: Non-Certified Sterile Processing Technician
High school diploma or GED Sterile Processing Technician I
High school diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) Sterile Processing Technician II - High school diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution). At least twelve (12) months' experience in sterile processing required for this role Sterile Processing Technician III - High school diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution). At least two (2) years of experience in sterile processing required for this role MUSC also offers an intensive 12-week training program for those new to our team. This includes a rotation between site-work and a designated training location, with training schedules rotating between varying schedules on site and 7:00am
3:30pm at the training location. Preferred Requirements: Completion of a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program Basic computer skills and use of an EMR system Knowledge of instrumentation Strong customer service and communication skills Shifts are offered on varying schedules based on the needs of each area: First shift
7:00am
3:30pm Second shift
3:00pm
11:30pm Third shift
11:00pm
7:30am Weekend shifts
7:00am
7:00pm, or 7:00pm
7:00am Holiday and emergency management or disaster work is required. Weekend rotation may be required. Additional job description includes physical requirements and ability to work in various environments. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.