Sterile Processing Tech | 40 hours per week | Sterile Processing

Great River Health•West Burlington, IA

About The Position

This position ensures that 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 technician works independently with little or no supervision, is qualified to train others in Sterile Processing, and serves as a resource to Sterile Processing customers. The role requires knowledge of and compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with on-call requirements that include weekend and holiday rotation. The minimum hiring wage is $17.17 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successfully complete the Sterile Processing Technician National Exam within 24 months of hire; the posting also states within two years of hire.
Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in applicable regulatory standards.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing customer needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for safety and security.
Ability to monitor performance and make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to see details at close range and concentrate on tasks without distraction.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions and approaches to problems.
Ability to look for ways to help people, multitask, and prioritize projects.
Knowledge of English language structure, vocabulary, spelling, composition, and grammar.
Ability to listen attentively, understand others, ask questions appropriately, and communicate information clearly.
Sterile Processing Distribution Tech qualification is listed as required.

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 tech course of study.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Sort, disassemble, 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, follow sterilization principles, and document and verify sterilization loads and biological tests.
Handle and store sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments properly.
Retrieve and distribute supplies and equipment to customers in a quality and timely manner.
Use, maintain, and operate Sterile Processing equipment and testing devices.
Order, receive, stock, rotate, deliver, and monitor the use of surgical supplies; communicate supply issues promptly to appropriate personnel.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and complete assigned housekeeping duties.
Serve as a resource to customers on Sterile Processing functions.
Work independently, train others in Sterile Processing, and support customer needs.

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 plans including life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity.