Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

To be proficient in care, cleaning, assembly and sterilization of complex instrument sets with a strong emphasis on orthopedic instruments for Sparrow Hospital.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• • Decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments with strong focus on complex instrument sets, priority items, and yellow tagged sets.
  • Completion of all testing and inspection of orthopedic instrumentation using all available testing tools per current department guidelines.
  • Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment will decontaminating and assembling instrumentation.
  • Operation and testing of all decontamination equipment including washers and ultrasonic in central sterile processing used in processing orthopedic instrumentation
  • Provide training as assigned to other sterile processing techs and students on proper care, cleaning, assembly and sterilization of orthopedic instrumentation.
  • Serve as a role model and mentor for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System's I-care values.
  • Maintain less than 1 percent error rate based on all orthopedic instrumentation decontaminated and assembled.
  • Zero bioburden contaminants (including blood and bone) in instrumentation that directly affects a patient.
  • Scanning instrumentation at every step in the reprocessing of orthopedic instrumentation.
  • Immediately contacting IT Help Desk &/or SPM as indicated for computer and software issues preventing the reprocessing of orthopedic instrumentation and work.
  • Promotes and maintains a clean and safe working environment.

Job Requirements

General Requirements	* Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures. * Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence). * Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful. * Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thanks). * Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities. * Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases.
Work Experience	* Two years of previous experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
Education	* High school Diploma or GED * CBSPD or HSPA Certification OR if hired into the position before 12/1/2022 must be certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	* Flexible and Adaptive to change * Strong communication skills * Ability to deal with high stress associated with high-volume critical care departments * Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job