Sterile Processing Technician III

The role of the Sterile Processing Tech III is to deliver onsite training for the Sterile Processing Department while working with The Sterile Processing Educator. Communicating the needs of the educator, with up-to-date training, and education within the Sterile Processing Department team is a crucial part of this role. Sterile Processing Tech III will participate in educational activities that support personnel, partners, and its customers Along with education responsibilities, Tech III will act as a Sterile Processing Technician. This position requires a strong Sterile Processing background, interpersonal and communication skills, the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently to deliver solutions on time. Strong communication with all departments is necessary. The role of the Sterile Processing Tech III is to deliver onsite training for the Sterile Processing Department while working with The Sterile Processing Educator. Communicating the needs of the educator, with up-to-date training, and education within the Sterile Processing Department team is a crucial part of this role. Sterile Processing Tech III will participate in educational activities that support personnel, partners, and its customers Along with education responsibilities, Tech III will act as a Sterile Processing Technician. This position requires a strong Sterile Processing background, interpersonal and communication skills, the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently to deliver solutions on time. Strong communication with all departments is necessary. ### Responsibilities **Education of New Team Members** - Conduct onsite education utilization assessments for the Sterile Processing Department. - Maintain and uphold the education modules, guideline, and policies put in place by the Sterile Processing Educator and The Christ Hospital. - As required, conduct onsite assessments for all onboarding and new team members. - Upon request, participate in creation of educational resources, including but not limited to learning modules, quick reference guides, facilitated sessions, and assessment and training templates. - Gain knowledge of equipment, products, and systems related to the sterile processing profession. - Maintain knowledge of decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment - Maintain knowledge of governing standards relating to sterile processing. **ASSEMBLES INSTRUMENT TRAYS AND PACKS:** - Unloads instruments from washer sterilizers and distributes to designated areas. - Uses SPM to assemble trays according to standards and procedures identified. - Follows manufacturer’s IFUs to assure proper reassembly is performed. - Assembles selected trays and packs using written instructions and proper protocols and practices. - Checks for sharpness and proper functioning of instruments. - Recognizes and memorizes a large variety of instrumentation. - Applies sterilization wrappers and rigid containers to properly maintain the integrity of the contents. - Assemble loaner trays as based on the Casechek vendor tray tracking system. - Use heat sealer on peel packs. - Properly labels each item. **OPERATES STERILIZERS, DOCUMENTS LOADS, AND RETURNS STOCK TO APPROPRIATE AREAS:** - Performs sterilization process using Steam and Sterrad sterilization. Is able to operate each type of sterilizer. - Uses SPM to build sterilizer loads. - Checks trays, packs, and basins on sterilizer carts to ensure all protocols and procedures have been followed. - Monitors and documents biological and chemical indicator results that all sterilization parameters are met and documented. Accurately documents in SPM. - Handles sterile items properly and restocked in the sterile storage area. Locations of sterile items is clearly labeled to increase efficiency. - All equipment is continuously monitored to ensu…