Company Overview

Spectrum Healthcare Partners is Maine’s largest multi-specialty, physician-owned and directed professional organization and is comprised of over 200 physicians practicing in the areas of anesthesiology, orthopedics, pain management, pathology, radiation oncology, radiology, and vascular & interventional services. Spectrum provides services at many of Maine’s hospitals throughout the state and in eastern New Hampshire.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an integral member of the healthcare team, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling disassembling, packaging and sterilizing all supplies and instrumentation used in the course of surgical procedures essential for patient safety. Position coordinates with Surgical Technologists and nursing staff in determining and anticipating the needs of the Operating Room schedule. This includes establishing sterility improvement and testing in all packaging or processing of instrumentation and supplies, providing safe storage, and proper rotation and utilization.

HOURS: Mon-Fri

6:30am-3pm 7:30-4:00pm 8:30m-5:00pm. These shifts rotate weekly.

Based on experience and qualifications the average hourly compensation for this position will range from $23.50 - $26.00.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas
Monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment
Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and make them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner
Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory submits requisitions collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas
PRE-OPERATIVELY: Coordinates with the nursing staff in anticipating the caseloads of the Operating Room schedule in completing and sterilizing instrument sets for each case. Notifies the ASC Manager if there is a conflict or shortage
POST-OPERATIVELY: Takes personal precautions in cleaning and handling of dirty instruments and utensils. Uses proper care recommended by manufacturers for the cleaning and reprocessing of instruments and equipment. Notifies the ASC Manager immediately of faulty mechanisms or damage
Performs other duties necessary to maintain the overall efficiency and continuity of the clinic
Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment
Maintains a clean, safe work environment

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
Prepares for use and performs basic maintenance on equipment
Maintains records of instruments and kits that have been sterilized, checked out and returned
Keeps abreast of current issues involving patient care or practice issues by attending and participating in department, team and practice meetings
Displays cooperative behavior and interacts positively and effectively with others to promote a team environment
Performs other duties necessary to maintain the overall efficiency and continuity of the clinic
Is proactive in identifying, reporting and participating in the resolution of any potential or actual patient safety issues
Support the Company’s Vision and Values
Performs other duties necessary to maintain the overall efficiency and continuity of the clinic

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent
Sterile processing experience preferred
Sterile Processing Certification OR completion of certification(CRCST) within one (1) year after hire by passing the required exam
Knowledge and experience with instrument processing and infection control
Knowledge of Operating Room instrumentation and care, autoclaving procedures liquid sterilizing agents and their use, proper sterile packaging, shelf-life, and storage criteria for sterility maintenance, as well as treatment of contaminated cases and disposal of wastes and sharps.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Skill in performing arithmetic calculations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Current Basic Life Support
Ability to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to biohazards.
Daily constant use operating department machinery, equipment, and devices
Light lifting of paperwork, folders or other general record-keeping materials
Operation of various office equipment: stationary PC, Laptop PC, keyboard and mouse fax machine, telephone & voice mail system, e-mail system, scanner, and copier
Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently
Walks frequently
May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Occasional reaching, twisting, bending

Benefits

Health Insurance (80% company paid)
Health Savings Account (Company Match: $3,000 family plan / $1625 individual plan)
Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
401(k) Match and Profit-Sharing Plan
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (company paid)
Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
Short-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
Generous paid time off
Voluntary, Employee-Paid Benefits
Medical Reimbursement Plan
Dependent Care Plan

Spectrum Orthopaedics was recently named the winner of the Best of the 207 Orthopaedics award!

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