Ashtabula County Medical Center-posted 21 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Ashtabula, OH
1,001-5,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services

Entry level position for surgical processing technician. With guidance from OR Sterile Processor Lead, Coordinator, Surgical Equipment & Supplies or other assigned preceptors, the Trainee will assist and learn how to properly re-process surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performing decontamination, distribution, inventory, instrumentation and sterilization duties Adheres to safety and professional standards of conduct as a processing technician. Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and customers Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values

  • Assist and learn how to properly re-process surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Performing decontamination, distribution, inventory, instrumentation and sterilization duties
  • Adheres to safety and professional standards of conduct as a processing technician.
  • Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and customers
  • Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
  • Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values
  • High School graduate or GED equivalent.
  • Ability to read, write and follow English verbal and written instructions, and preforms mathematical calculations.
  • The ability to disassemble and reassemble devices.
  • Good hand/eye coordination is necessary.
  • Good manual dexterity.
  • Able to listen and communicate well.
  • Willingness to follow directions.
  • Knowledge of sterilization, packaging and decontamination techniques.
  • Knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
  • Computer-literate
  • Ability to complete and maintain quality assurance reports.
  • Basic computer knowledge sufficient to manage case pulls and instrument stocking and tracking.
  • Acts in a courteous and professional manner.
  • To Successfully complete recognized training program and certification and to be certified eligible within 12 to 15 months after hire.
  • This job requires the ability to walk six to eight miles in an eight-hour shift and to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • This job also requires that an individual be able to work under periods of high stress and in a consistently fast-paced environment.
  • Exposure to communicable disease and/or body fluids.
  • Ability to perform duties while standing, sitting and bending or reaching for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to instrument trays and linen packs weighing 25 pounds on a continual basis etc.
  • One year related experience working in the healthcare field or completion of a state certified program is preferred.
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