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Job Summary:

Upon successful completion of an accredited Wellstar approved sterile processing on-line training program and receiving the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) provisional certification, a team member can become a Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) Trainee. A SPT Trainee must successfully complete 400 hours of hands-on clinical training and career readiness preparation within 6 months of receiving provisional certification. The SPT Trainee will receive training through classroom and clinical sessions that will develop skills in communication, interpersonal skills, infection control, safety, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, disassembling, packaging and sterilizing reusable surgical instruments or devices in a healthcare facility. Upon successful completion of this program, the SPT Trainee will be prepared to successfully pass the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Those who submit the satisfactory hours within the required time frame will be provided full CRCST certification.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Learn the proper techniques and demonstrate competency on how to collect, receive, clean, disinfect, and decontaminate instruments, supplies and equipment according to hospital policies and procedures, AORN recommendations, AAMI guidelines and JCAHO requirements.
Learn the proper techniques and demonstrate competency related to inspecting surgical instruments and medical equipment and detecting need for repair or replacement. This training will include:
* Inspect instruments and equipment to ensure they are in proper working order and adhere to cleanliness QA standards.
* Scan bar code to select appropriate count sheet for tray and ensure each instrument is accounted for.
* Select appropriate chemical indicator for inside and outside of package based on mode of sterilization.
* Select appropriate wrapping method or container.
* Assess problems with trays and appropriate resolution
Learn the proper techniques and demonstrate competency related to high-level disinfection (HDL), sterilizing instruments, equipment and supplies as required; handling and storing instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately. This training will include:
* Appropriately accomplishing leak testing, manual cleaning, rinsing/drying, storage protocol, microbiological surveillance, and cleaning of accessories related to reprocessing endoscopes and TEE probes.
* Appropriately selecting mode of sterilization for instruments and equipment.
* Loading and unloading sterilizer and documents.
* Selecting biological indicator test pack if necessary for implantables on load.
* Operating steam and concentrated hydrogen peroxide sterilizers.
* Appropriately handling, scanning bar code and storing sterilized items in predetermined locations for future use.
* Scanning bar code and delivering sterile supplies, instruments and instrument trays to hospital units.
Learn the proper techniques and demonstrate competency related to monitoring sterilizers and equipment mechanically, biologically, and chemically in accordance with quality assurance standards and performance improvement standards. This training will include:
* Inspecting sterilizer before use by checking for proper operating order by checking power supply, emptying drains, cleaning, and adding register tape as needed.
* Performing daily biological and diagnostic tests and documents appropriately, factually and legibly.
* Informing leadership in the event of positive biological indicator.
* Selecting appropriate chemical indicators internally and externally according to mode of sterilization and document results.
Learn the proper technique and demonstrate competency related to maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards, and patient rights and ethics. This training will include:
* Following established policies and procedures for Blood Born Pathogens and Standard Precautions to identify and reduce the risks of infections among patients, employees, etc.
* Handling all department, patient and hospital information in a confidential manner.
* Making suggestions for improvement, accepting constructive feedback, assisting and accepting assistance from staff members.
* Documenting accurately and legibly.
* Maintaining a safe, functional and effective environment for patients, staff and other individuals.
* Promoting through action an environment for an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve the mission/goals of the hospital.
* Making decisions that reflect knowledge of facts and demonstrate good judgment.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General or GED General
• Accredited Program Other

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

CRCST Provisional Certification Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Complete accredited online certificate program in sterile processing Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Must be able to retain knowledge of identification and necessary handling requirements of surgical instruments and medical supplies and equipment.
Must be able to understand, speak, and write English well to communicate with the hospital staff.
Basic computer skills are required.

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