Sterile Processing Associate
About The Position
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Sterile Processing Associate at our Integrated Services Center, in Omaha NE. The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning and sterilizing instruments. Shift: Full Time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week) Monday – Friday / Third Shift / 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM Training on 1st shift for the first 3-4 weeks. Location: Integrated Service Center, Omaha NE Provide an essential role in patient safety and infection control by insuring surgical instruments and equipment is decontaminated, reprocessed and maintained. Operate several types of surgical instruments, sterilizers and decontamination equipment. Provide support to the Perioperative services staff and serves as a liaison to surgical specialty services for the organization.
Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years of age required.
- High school education or equivalent required.
- Written and verbal communication skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Sterile processing experience or surgical technologist training preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Aptitude for electronics troubleshooting preferred.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
- Knowledge of approximately 3,000 surgical instruments and specialty surgical instrument sets preferred.
- Experience using Steam, Ethelene Oxide, and Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma sterilization chambers; PC, laser printer, bar code scanner, bar code printer; Sonic Irrigator; Washer/Decontamination Vessels; Heat Sealer; Biological Autoreader; and Nitrogen Tank preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspecting, cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
- Operate several types of surgical instruments, sterilizers and decontamination equipment.
- Provide support to the Perioperative services staff and serves as a liaison to surgical specialty services for the organization.
- Ensuring surgical instruments and equipment is decontaminated, reprocessed and maintained.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
- 35% discount at Clarkson College
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
