Tech - central Services - night Shift

Sterile Processing Technician

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary: Receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment, performs cleaning and sterilizing duties, prepares packs of supplies, linens, instruments, distributes supplies and equipment. Maintains par level inventories and completes patient charging.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Position Accountabilities:

1. Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working. (1, 5, 6) 5%
2. Demonstrates responsibility for the containment of hospital costs through appropriate ordering and usage of supplies, recovery of patient charges and conservation of supplies. (1, 5, 6) 5%
3. Distribution: Receives requests for supplies, selects stock from inventory and distributes supplies and equipment. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 12%
4. Case Carts: Assembles supplies for case carts and delivers to the OR within departmental time standards. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%
5. OR supply distribution: Maintains an adequate supply of supplies and linen in the operating room. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%
6. Inventory: Maintains CS inventory in Clean and OR rooms. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%
7. Par level stocking: Maintains an adequate supply of supplies to meet area needs including inventory control, proper labeling and inspection of packaging. Collects and enters patient charges into the computer system. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%
8. Decontamination: Decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%
9. Processing: Completes processing function of inspection, assembly, wrapping and labeling. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%
10. Sterilization: Performs biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring of the sterilization functions in accordance with policies and procedures. Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies as required; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%
11. Patient charge data entry and charge reconciliation. Accurately and timely completion of charge data entry and reconciliation. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 9%
12. Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 5%
13. Service: Provides service excellence to the customer of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality service in a courteous, and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 5%
14. Quality Improvement (QI): Incorporates Quality Assurance into one's daily work. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 5%

Rationale for Essential Functions:

1. The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.
2. There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.
3. This function occupies a great deal of the employee's time.
4. This function is highly specialized.
5. Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.
6. The function was performed by past employees and is performed by current employees.
7. Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires the use of protective equipment.
8. Exposure to Tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment.

Job Specifications:

• Minimum Education: High School or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: Central Service experience preferred
• Working Conditions: Exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
• Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals (EO)
• May be exposed to hazards of steam and heat
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Working indoors in a controlled environment
• Works with multiple computer systems

Physical Requirements: Will be required to push/pull or move/lift heavy equipment and supplies up to 100 pounds or more. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Prolonged extensive or considerable amount of walking/standing.

Required Protective Equipment: Eye protection, face protection/mask, non-sterile medical gloves, head covering, shoe covering, gown, EO resistant gloves, heat resistant gloves.

Machinery: Ethylene Oxide sterilizers, Steam Sterilizers, Aerators, Heat Sealer, Washer/Decontaminator, Ultra Sonic Cleaner, Computer/Printers, Hand Held Scanners, Office Equipment, Thermo-press, Pneumatic Tube System, Dumbwaiter, Supply Carts

Department: 4407000037 Sterile Processing

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.