Sterile Processing Apprentice- Part Time, Evening/Nights

Holland Hospital•Holland, MI

22h•$17 - $24

About The Position

An educational opportunity to receive a Sterile Processing Tech Certificate. The Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of instrumentation; assembly of instrument trays; and receipt and storage of supplies. The apprentice works under the direct supervision of the Lead Preceptor and Supervising Coordinator. The position is part time, 24 hours every two weeks. The schedule includes weeknight shifts from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., three shifts a week, and every third Friday and Saturday night from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Pay is $17.22 to $24.11 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must obtain Sterile Processing Certification within six months after hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, clean, inspect, test, assemble, and sterilize instruments according to standards.
Under supervision, replenish or assist with inventory checks and restocking of clinical specialty carts, including Adult, Pediatric, and Infant Code Carts; Flexible Cystoscope, Urology, Isolation, House Line, and Dialysis Carts.
Pick up and return Sharps Carts to clinical departments.
Assemble and disassemble, or assist with assembling and disassembling, traction and bed extension devices.
Under supervision, assemble surgical case carts with the required surgery items and instruments in a timely manner.
Wash hands before and after procedures, including bathroom breaks; use proper personal protective equipment when handling soiled equipment; and monitor and record biological controls.
Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of excess material; keep surfaces as dry as possible; and help maintain a clean break area.