Sterile Processing Technician - Twin Cities Orthopedics bei Two Twelve Surgery Center

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

This is a part-time (0.8) position working 8-hour shifts M-Thurs out of Two Twelve Surgery Center in Chaska.

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
• Demonstrates basic computer and problem-solving skills
• 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
• Initiates cleaning and restocking of all work areas and ordering supplies as
• Floats readily between all areas of decontamination and sterile processing, providing help as needed.
• Maintains communication with operating room
• Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission
• Assists in the procurement and maintenance of department
• Maintain a clean and safe
• 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.
• Accountable for maintaining and storing appropriate records for sterilizer, sterrad and all maintenance reports.
• Demonstrates ability to pay attention to detail and strives to perform all tasks accurately.
• 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
• Any and all other duties as

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED or
• Sterile Processing Tech certification required or obtained with in 18 months of hire date.
• BLS Preferred.
• Instrument processing/Sterile processing experience

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 click here.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics
• Complete job required
• 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
• Maintain flexibility to rotate shifts an adjust hours when needed.
• 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 – i-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:

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-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:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.
• Due to mandatory CMS and CDC COVID-19 vaccination reporting for the ASCs, all ASC employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 should send a copy/photo of their COVID vaccination card to [email protected]. ASC employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to take any action. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].