STERILE PROCESSING TECH II – SPD
Job Description
Beebe Healthcare
Internal Number: 8897
Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team – an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
- Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
- Paid Time Off
- Long Term Sick accrual
- Employer Contribution Plan
- Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
- Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
- College Bound 529 Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Overview
This individual is responsible for the process of decontamination, cleaning, processing, and the sterilization of supplies dispensed by the department. He/she assists with clerical duties and inventory/supply control. This person works under the direction of the Sterile Processing Coordinator and the Director of Surgical Services.
Responsibilities
- Disassembles and cleans equipment using correct detergents and disinfectants.
- Reassembles equipment / instrument trays per established guidelines-operates to test for proper functioning.
- Replaces lost or damaged parts–if available / reports discrepancy to SPD Coordinator.
- Reports inoperable equipment / instrumentation to the SPD Coordinator and transfers items to appropriate area for repair if needed.
- Wraps package/tray and handles all items per established guidelines.
- Marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores in designated area.
- Sterilizes instruments / trays / equipment / supplies per established guidelines as related to department sterilizers.
- Loads sterilizers in the prescribed manner and sets controls to specified time and temperature according to established guidelines.
- Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization.
- Reads and initials sterilizer graphic to verify appropriate cycle and to provide required records.
- Fills case cart according to established protocol list and/or preference/pick sheets.
- Dispenses products required and assigns priority to emergent requests.
- Maintains assigned work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition to guarantee required standards for handling of sterilized and clean supplies and to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintains an adequate amount of sterile and non-sterile supplies in stock according to established guidelines/par levels.
- Operates computer via Cerner system to obtain pick sheets for surgical procedures.
- Demonstrates complete knowledge and conveys understanding of infection control and universal precautions. Actively supports strict compliance to policy and procedures as outlined in department manuals.
- Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the SPD Coordinator.
Qualifications
- Three years experience working in the sterile processing field in healthcare preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred as well as knowledge of medical and surgical supplies.
Credentials
- Sterile processing certification preferred
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required, additional education or certification in sterile processing preferred
Entry
USD $17.50/Hr.
Expert
USD $27.13/Hr.
Beebe’s five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente…r in Lewes.
Beebe’s Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe’s Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.
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