Provisional Sterile Processing Specialist

Under direct supervision of leadership and/or preceptor in the department, cares, handles and stores instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for surgery and processed goods for redistribution throughout the Medical Center. Assists Sterile Processing Specialists with various daily tasks and assignments. While training the individual will learn all the necessary tasks to function independently in the sterile processing department.

Education:

Highschool Diploma or GED

Experience:

Successful completion of didactic portion of Sterile Processing Program

Licensures and Certifications:

Provisional CRCST Certification (HSPA)

Skills:

• Ability to follow directions and complete required tasks
• Ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment where incumbents need to be able to respond rapidly and efficiently to request/needs of surgical team.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer skills
• Ability to read and write legibly

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and stand for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time.
• Frequent hand washing. 
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy instruments up to 40 pounds up to eighty (80%) percent of work time.

Working Conditions:

• Works in clean and dirty areas.  Is moderately exposed to heat.
• Works in areas with considerable noise from sterilizers and other equipment fifty (50%) percent of work time.
• Exposed to water and detergents up to fifty (50%) percent of work time.
• Exposed to potential health hazards and physical hazards from contaminated instruments and other sharp objects up to (50%) of work time.

Conditions of Employment:

Successful completion of 400 practicum hours within the first three (3) months of employment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of experienced central sterile processing specialists and or management team

• Learn the layout and functions of all areas within the sterile processing department. (Decontamination, prep and pack, case carts, assembly, sterilization, etc.)
• Understand the major processes including decontamination, sterilization, sterile storage, assembly, case cart picking, and testing.
• Instrument handling and inspection.
• Identify and inspect surgical instruments to detect missing or malfunctioning parts.
• Assist in collecting and cleaning instruments in decontamination as well as break down of case carts.
• Observes sterilization processes and learns how to complete documentation for processed loads. 
• Understand and apply all sterilization methods used in the department.
• Assists specialists with maintaining and updating par levels of all instrument sets, trays, and processed goods
• Learn and become familiar with the sterile processing inventory and tracking system SPM.
• Prepares for certification completion and 400 hours requirement
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness of unit in accordance with Infection Control standards.
• Assists specialists with obtaining and delivering items to the GOR
• Assists specialists with daily assignments.

GBMC Values

Respect

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$17.35 - $26.36

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.