Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

　　Job Summary:

　　To provide operational functions including instrument processing and terminal sterilization for various departments and entities throughout the healthcare system.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Education: Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination. Completion of Sterile Processing Course highly preferred for SPT I.

　　Sterile Processing Tech II:

　　Education: Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination.

　　Experience: Two years’ experience in preparation, decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation required.

　　Licensure/Certification: Certification in sterile processing required. Must have a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from IAHCSMM or SPD Technician Certification (CSPDT) from CBSPD.

　　For Sterile Processing Tech III: A qualified candidate must also have a second national certification from one of the following categories:

　　Certified Instrument Specialist

　　A Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) from IAHCSMM or a Certified Surgical Instrument Certification (CSIS) from CBSPD.

　　Primary Source Verification: https://www.sterileprocessing.org/verify.html or http://www.iahcsmm.org/portal/TempHRverification.html

　　Knowledge/Skills:

　　Attention to detail. Familiarity with computers and various computer programs. Respectful of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter and intra departmentally. Able to communicate clearly and concisely. Demonstrates ability to use the instrument tracking system or preference sheet system for proper tracking and set preparation. Able to interpret and apply professional guidelines/standards (AAMI/AORN). Able to identify problems and recommend solutions/application of critical thinking. Able to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment.

　　Other:

　　Participates in maintaining proper inventory levels of supplies and instruments in all areas of the department. Participates in department’s performance improvement initiatives. Maintains current knowledge and pursues professional growth and development to include certification or maintenance of certification. Demonstrates a clear understanding of all sterilization control measures and ensures documentation is complete, accurate, and presentable. Performs all assigned duties in decontamination area. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of equipment and personal protective equipment. Maintains OSHA standards of care and guidelines. Performs all assigned duties while in the assembly and packaging area. Inspects, assembles, and wraps instrument sets according to policy and recommended procedures. Reports instrument/equipment malfunction to shift leader or manager. Takes responsibility for ensuring that loaner sets are available and sterile as required.

　　Contacts:

　　Constant interaction with internal and external customers to include (but not limited to) physicians and employees.

　　Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

　　Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

　　Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

　　Prescription drug coverage

　　Flexible spending accounts

　　Life insurance w/AD&D

　　Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

　　Paid time off

　　Educational Assistance

　　And much more

　　*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:

　　40

　　Work Shift:

　　Days/Evenings (United States of America)

　　Department:

　　Central Sterile (SPD) - Roper Hospital

　　All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] .