Sterile Processing Technician - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Description

The Sterile Processing (SPD) Technician is responsible for the decontamination and processing of surgical instruments and equipment.

Part-time role (FTE .6), 10:00am - 6:30pm most days, but depending on staffing, rotating shifts between 6am and 6:30pm, Monday - Friday out of our Plymouth location.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions:
• Demonstrates knowledge of processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and sterilize equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters.
• Independently follows all cleaning checklists thoroughly and appropriately.
• Initiates cleaning and restocking of all work areas and ordering supplies as necessary.
• Floats readily between all areas of decontamination and sterile processing, providing help as needed.
• Maintains communication with operating room staff.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
• Assists in the procurement and maintenance of department inventory.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable regulatory standards, including but not limited to AAMI and ANSI standards.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
• Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center's established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
• Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• High School diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Sterile Processing Tech certification preferred.

*Instrument processing/Sterile processing experience preferred.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.

• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more clickhere.

Essential Requirements:
Ability to:
• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations - Revo Health's Core Values:
• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:
• Surgery center setting

Notes
• Revo Health is a management services company that partners with multiple healthcare groups to deliver exceptional patient care. This position will be employed through Revo Health, working closely with Infinite Health Collaborative(i-Health) and its operating divisions.
• Revo Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: /uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

*This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.