- Location
- Lehi, UT, US
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Sterile Processing Tech, you will promote improved quality and patient safety in the OR by ensuring the efficient flow of the Sterile Processing department, performing routine tasks relating to decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and supplies. Every day you will operate and monitor sterilization equipment, maintain meticulous records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards, and actively assist the department's preparation for survey/regulatory assessments. To be successful in this role, you will possess meticulous attention to detail in sterile processing, a strong understanding of safety and compliance standards, and a commitment to ensuring quality and patient safety in the operating room.
- Sterilizes supplies and instruments using the prescribed method (e.g.steam, gas plasma (Sterrad).
- Operates washer/decontaminator per department policy and procedure.
- Understands the basic principles of all sterilization equipment used in the department.
- Demonstrates knowledge of how items to be sterilized should be packaged in a manner that promotes successful sterilization.
- Follows manufacturer's recommendations (IFU's) and assures cleanliness of decontamination, sterilization, and equipment areas.
- Validates the proper functioning of all equipment using established mechanical and biological monitors.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- CRCST or CSPDT certification within 18 months of hire or transfer
Preferred
- Six (6) months of experience
Where You’ll Work
Holy Cross Hospital � Mountain Point is a 40-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of northern Utah County. Conveniently located in Lehi, Mountain Point is easily accessible from I-15 and SR-92 just east of Thanksgiving Point. Working in a friendly community-focused hospital environment, our highly skilled medical professionals are committed to delivering exceptional care to the people of Lehi and beyond. We uphold the highest standards of patient care in an environment of respect and we continue to strive toward delivering unparalleled long-term services, equipment and facilities to meet the changing health care needs of our community. We are a leader in advanced surgical technologies and are a Level III trauma center and stroke receiving facility.