Sterile Processing Tech 1 Medical Center: Sterile Processing - Full-Time, Evening Shift
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician 1 reprocesses and assembles specialized instruments and equipment utilized throughout the Medical Center. Maintains the instruments to ensure high performance during surgical procedures. Operates specialized washers and sterilizers. Documents required information and maintains records. Ensures correct inventory numbers and restocks equipment and supplies as needed. Follows policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce. Performs other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Able to read
- Write legibly
- Speak with professional quality
- Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position
- Operate and troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position
- Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
- Be assertive and consistent in following policies
- Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
- Accept direction
- Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone
- Follow directions
- Perform basic math functions
- Manage multiple assignments effectively
- Organize and prioritize workload
- Work well under pressure
- Collaborate with RN to problem solve
- Recall information with accuracy
- Pay close attention to detail
- Function within scope of practice
- Able to distinguish colors as necessary
- Hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace
- See adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of experience in Central Service
- Central Service Technician Certification
Responsibilities
- Reprocesses and assembles specialized instruments and equipment
- Maintains instruments to ensure high performance
- Operates specialized washers and sterilizers
- Documents required information and maintains records
- Ensures correct inventory numbers and restocks equipment and supplies
- Follows policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines
- Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care
- Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce
- Performs other duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
