Sterile Processing Assistant, Sterile Processing (Per Diem)

St. Luke's University Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

29d

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Sterile Processing Assistant supports the daily functions of the Sterile Processing Department by retrieving case carts, drying case carts, organizing shelves, dust covering supplies, etc.

Requirements

• Standing for up to 4 hours per day, up to 2 hours at a time.
• Walking for up to 4 hours per day, up to 2 hours at a time.
• Sitting for up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time.
• Frequently uses fingers and hands for data entry, assembling instrument trays, picking items for case carts and packaging items.
• Frequently uses upper extremities to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Hearing ability sufficient to hear above noise level of operating equipment (sterilizers). Must be able to hear alarms and telephone.
• Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision (must be able to detect defects in instruments, such as nicks, burrs, etc.).
• Frequently pushing and pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Orientation program.
• Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.
• Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
• Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.
• It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves used materials, instruments, medical devices and equipment from the nursing units, operating room, emergency department, delivery rooms, nurseries, outpatient departments, etc., according to established procedure
• Prepares case carts for the SPD team
• Cleans areas containing sterile supplies
• Unloads washers and cart washers
• Dries case carts and rigid containers
• Dust covers sterile supplies
• Answers the door bells as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED