Sterile Processing Tech II - Sterile Processing - Per Diem
Company: Guthrie
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary: The Sterile Processing
Technician II acts as a clinical resource for staff and
participates in the orientation, coaching and mentoring process of
new employees and staff as well as participates in departmental
improvement activities. The Sterile Processing Technician II will
provide quality processed instrumentation, materials and equipment
for patient care. The main functions of this position include:
demonstrating knowledge and proper cleaning / care, handling,
assembly, and sterilization of equipment and supplies based on
IFUs, AAMI best practice standards, and regulatory requirements;
team work participation with staff members; achieving the
turn-around plans / priority processing; and maintaining a clean
work environment within the department. Experience: 2 years of
surgical/ relevant experience. Must have good interpersonal skills
to effectively interact with all levels of the medical staff.
Education: High School education or GED required; Surgical
Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse or other relevant clinical
surgical experience i.e. Certified Ophthalmology Assistance etc.
preferred. Must obtain Sterile Processing certification within 18
months of hire to maintain employment. Essential Functions: 1.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of instrument/ equipment
Instructions for Use (IFU), AAMI standards, hospital policies and
regulatory requirements. 2. Follow Standard Work in the
decontamination process to properly clean instruments in compliance
with recommended IFUs to prevent contamination and infection. 3.
Follow Standard Work in the assembly process to properly assemble
instrumentation following required tray assembly using “SPM” system
including appropriate indicators / filters for sterilization to
prevent contamination and infection. 4. Follow Standard Work in the
sterilization process to properly sterilize instrumentation
following recommended IFUs to prevent contamination and infection.
5. Follow Standard Work in case cart completion to ensure all
required instruments and supplies are available for the cases to be
performed to prevent delays and provide safe patient care. 6.
Follow Standard Work related to the Sterile Processing Priority
Process to ensure availability of required instrumentation and
supplies for the cases to be performed to prevent delays and
provide safe care for our patients. 7. Follow Standard Work for all
high-level disinfection processes to properly reprocess flexible
scopes and probes in compliance with recommended IFUs to prevent
contamination and infection. 8. Follow Standard Work related to
Sterile Processing Vendor Process to ensure availability of
required instruments and supplies for the cases to be performed to
prevent delays and provide safe care for our patients. 9. Follow
Standard Work for inventory control to ensure availability of
needed supplies, verify sterility/ integrity and prevent expiration
of supplies. 10. Follow Standard Work related to quality monitors/
measures related to maintenance of equipment utilized in the
cleaning and sterilization process as well as other key quality
measures and performance improvement activities. 11. Communicates
with others, as necessary, within and outside the department to
coordinate department activities and assure needs are met in a
timely fashion. 12. Collaborates with Sterile Processing Leadership
in reporting SPD departmental needs, inventory shortages and
equipment repairs in a timely fashion. 13. Demonstrates effective
time management, flexibility, prioritization, and critical thinking
skills in his/her performance of duties. 14. Represents the
department and hospital in a professional, courteous manner to
co-workers, members of the Guthrie Healthcare system and visitors
being sensitive to their perception of verbal and non-verbal
communication. 15. Demonstrates knowledge and maintains competency
of standard work/ key work processes. 16. Applies principles of
microbiology, sterilization, disinfection and modes of disease
transmission to promote an infection free environment. 17. Uses
proper body mechanics when moving or transferring items to prevent
injury to self or others. 18. Assists in maintaining a clean and
safe work environment. 19. Operates all required equipment and
machinery accurately and safely. Maintains appropriate records and
monitors quality control. 20. Maintains competent in the use of
EPIC and ensuring patient privacy is protected. 21. Is proactive in
controlling costs by seeking any cost-saving strategies and
reporting them to SPD Leadership. 22. Follows hospital/ department
policies and procedures in emergency/ stressful situations; i.e.
fire drills, disaster pans, etc. 23. Identifies/ participates in
departmental problem-solving actions and proper departmental
escalation. 24. Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work
assignments as appropriate. 25. Attends and participates in
departmental staff meetings and in-services. 26. Demonstrates
willingness to participate in departmental improvement activities,
process changes or implementations. 27. Demonstrates willingness to
learn, train and operate Nutrace instrument laser unit while
maintaining personal and staff safety. 28. Acts as a clinical
resource for staff, participate in the orientation process and be a
preceptor for new employees. 29. Acts as coach and mentor for staff
to promote utilization of standard work. 30. Participates in
educational sessions for new employees and staff. 31. Participates
in providing annual competencies for staff. 32. Assists with the
orientation of new employees. Other Duties: It is understood that
this description is not intended to be all-inclusive and that other
duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this
position. Rev: 9-1-2023 Pay Range $19.48 - $30.86/hr DOE
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