Sterile Processing Tech III Full Time Evenings Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Sterile Processing Tech III Full Time Evenings position at Baptist Health in Birmingham, AL offers an estimated salary range of $39.7K - $52.4K a year. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, along with 2 years of experience in sterile processing. Responsibilities include working directly with surgery clinical staff, maintaining sterilization processes, and serving as a resource and mentor for the team. Qualifications include national certification in sterile processing and maintaining required CEU's.
Job Description
Sterile Processing Tech III Full Time Evenings Baptist Health – 3.5
Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$39.7K – $52.4K a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Sterile processing Sterilization Mid-level High school diploma or GED Surgery 2 years
Full Job Description Position Summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician III has advanced knowledge of the function of surgical instrumentation during the course of patient care.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions Works directly with Surgery Clinical staff and managers to assess, troubleshoot and make recommendations for all trauma and tertiary care surgical procedures. Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge, and a clear understanding of the entire sterilization process, including infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterility maintenance, and aseptic technique. Has high professional and ethical standards that are employed in making critical decisions in every aspect of the sterilization process. The Sterile Processing Technician III is resource and mentor for the SP team and for the surgical clinical team. Assumes lead role in the absence of Manager and/or Coordinator. Participates in distribution of instrument trays for surgical case carts according to the requirements of the surgery schedule, pick lists and surgeon’s preference cards. Demonstrates through practice a clear understanding of the instrumentation utilized during surgical procedures. Responsible for daily record keeping and chemical, mechanical, & biological monitoring relative to sterilization processes. Conducts orientation of new team members. Works as the patient’s advocate regarding the most correct and safest form of sterilization for all patient care instrumentation and equipment. Assures that through specific infection control procedures a safe environment is maintained. Determines the best method of processing ever changing, highly technical tertiary patient care instrumentation and equipment. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Nationally certified through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Maintain required CEU’s in accordance with Certifying body. Experience Minimum 2 Years of Experience in Sterile Processing.
