Sterile Processing Technician

Description

Shift Type: PRN

Benefit Eligible working 30 hours per week

 Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Beginning in 2021, IBJI expanded its clinical model to include eight outpatient ambulatory surgery centers that serve as an alternative to the traditional hospital model, enabling physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together to achieve better patient outcomes and convenience. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms. 

Job Description:

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for sterilization and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment in an efficient, safe and sanitary manner. Follows established policy and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements. Maintains quality controls.

As a representative of this facility, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the center's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, guest, visitors, volunteer workers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with the center's standards and guidelines to promote positive relations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supplies and equipment as needed for SPD in accordance with established policies and procedures and all manufacturer guidelines.
• Organize storage of supplies for efficient handling.
• Maintain a catalog of procedure trays.
• Maintain instrument room areas in a safe, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Appropriately label all supplies and equipment for sterilization.
• Maintain instruments and equipment to assure proper function and integrity.
• Perform and log all necessary testing in the SPD department in accordance with all established policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparing instruments for the OR and prioritizes instrumentation for turnover.
• Works with OR staff ensure all loaner trays and equipment are in the facility and processed in a timely manner.
• Creates and maintains a safe and comfortable environment in the Sterile Processing department .
• Maintains current knowledge of AMII regulations as it relates to sterilization and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Certifications/Licensure

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) is preferred.

Experience

• Previous instrument technician experience is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ambulatory surgery center experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Understanding of standard practices and procedures.
• Computer skills, including EMRs, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.