Sterile Processing Tech I
About The Position
CentraCare’s Sterile Processing Technicians ensure surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments are decontaminated, disinfected, inspected, sterilized, inventoried, and distributed throughout the health system in a quality and timely manner. The role supports patient safety and helps caregivers have the instruments and equipment needed for surgeries and procedures. The position uses technologies including copier/scanners, internet, handheld devices, electronic medical records, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email, and Microsoft Office. The schedule is evening shifts, 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., in 8-hour shifts. It is part-time, 32–48 hours every two weeks. Training may involve four to five shifts per week for the first few months. Occasional weekends and rotating holidays are needed as required. The role involves standing and walking during 8-hour shifts, pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds, routinely lifting up to 25 pounds, and frequent reaching, bending, squatting, and crouching. The employee must tolerate heat while wearing personal protective equipment and work amid frequent noises, alerts, and disruptions.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Ability to understand detailed technical instructions for surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Ability to perform the described physical demands, including standing and walking for 8-hour shifts; pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds; routinely lifting up to 25 pounds; and frequent reaching, bending, squatting, and crouching.
- Ability to tolerate heat while wearing personal protective equipment and work in an environment with frequent noises, alerts, and disruptions.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience preferred.
- Little or no prior relevant training or work experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
- Prepare instrument trays for surgeries and procedures.
- Operate sterilization and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
- Support caregivers throughout the health system by ensuring critical equipment is available when needed.
- Inventory and distribute surgical supplies, equipment, and instruments in a quality and timely manner.
Benefits
- Full-time comprehensive medical and dental benefits, PTO, life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement benefits are mentioned.
- Shift differential of $1.50 per hour between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m.
- Weekend shift differential of $1.05 per hour when applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
