Sterile Processing Technician
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Job Description
Receives, cleans, sterilizes and stores surgical instruments and equipment.
Responsibilities
Properly disposes of bio-hazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and supplies. Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods and substances. Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspections.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION, HAND HYGIENE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 0%
Climbing = 0%
Keyboard Entry = 80%
Kneeling = 0%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Reaching = 60%
Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 0%
Running = 0%
Sitting = 40%
Squatting = 40%
Standing = 80%
Walking = 80%
Audible Speech = 80%
Hearing Acuity = 80%
Smelling Acuity = 0%
Taste Discrimination = 0%
Depth Perception = 80%
Distinguish Color = 40%
Seeing - Far = 80%
Seeing - Near = 80%
Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
Asbestos = 0%
Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
Dust = 60%
Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
Hazardous Medication = 80%
Latex = 60%
Computer Monitor = 80%
Domestic Animals = 0%
Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
Fire Risk = 40%
Hazardous Noise = 80%
Heating Devices = 80%
Hypoxia = 0%
Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
Magnetic Fields = 0%
Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
Potential Electric Shock = 40%
Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
Radiation = 0%
Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
Unprotected Heights = 0%
Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%