Sterile Processing Tech | 40 hours per week | Sterile Processing

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•West Burlington, IA

About The Position

This position ensures surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed, and tracked throughout the hospital in a quality and timely manner. The role works independently with little or no supervision, is qualified to train others in Sterile Processing, and serves as a resource to Sterile Processing customers. It requires knowledge of and compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines. The technician decontaminates instruments and clinical equipment using appropriate methods and solutions, operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment, and safely handles garbage, linen, and biohazard materials. The technician inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality, assembles and packages them using count sheets, and selects appropriate sterilization methods and quality indicators. Sterilization loads and biological tests are documented and verified. The role also involves storing and distributing sterile supplies, operating and maintaining Sterile Processing equipment and testing devices, and managing surgical-supply inventory. The technician communicates supply issues, maintains a clean work area, completes housekeeping duties, and supports customers on Sterile Processing functions. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with on-call requirements including weekend and holiday rotation. Minimum hiring wage is $17.17 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Successful completion of the Sterile Processing Technician National Exam within 24 months of hire (also stated as within 2 years of hire).
Knowledge of and compliance with applicable regulatory standards and guidelines.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing customer needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for promoting safety and security.
Ability to monitor performance and take corrective action or make improvements.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to see details at close range and maintain concentration on a task over time.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions and approaches.
Ability to help people, multitask, and prioritize projects.
Knowledge of English-language structure and content, including spelling, grammar, and composition.
Active listening and the ability to communicate information and ideas clearly.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an instrument processing field.
One year of experience in a materials-related field, with knowledge of supply distribution, especially in a clinical setting.
Completion of a surgical technologist course of study.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, rinse, and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment using appropriate methods and solutions.
Operate, test, and troubleshoot cleaning equipment; handle garbage, linen, and biohazard materials appropriately; and maintain safety standards in the decontamination area.
Inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality and assemble, protect, wrap, containerize or peel package, and label them using count sheets.
Select appropriate quality indicators and sterilization methods and follow correct sterilization principles.
Document and verify sterilization loads and biological tests to determine sterilization efficacy.
Handle and store sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments properly.
Retrieve and distribute supplies and equipment to customers in a quality and timely manner.
Operate and maintain Sterile Processing equipment and testing devices.
Order, receive, stock, rotate, deliver, and monitor usage of surgical supplies, and communicate supply issues to appropriate personnel.
Maintain an orderly work area and complete assigned housekeeping duties.
Serve as a resource to customers on Sterile Processing functions.
Work independently with little or no supervision and train others in Sterile Processing.

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, dental, and vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans
Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans