Sterile Processing Technician Certified
About The Position
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Day (United States of America) Location Outpatient Center in Westchester Job Description Wraps, seals, and labels articles for identification, sterilization, and distribution. Decontaminates and cleans equipment according to established guidelines and policies. Inspects instruments for proper working condition and identifies items for repair. Assembles and accounts for all instruments trays requiring a tray listing. Monitors sterilizers by checking indicators and charts to ensure proper functioning and processing of the sterilizer units. Logs data pertaining to the biological and chemical indicators in relation to the sterilizer operations and according to the established Lurie Children’s policies. Completes duties associated with the soiled utility rounds and assists where needed with a situation requiring immediate attention. Adheres to established guidelines and procedures of Lurie Children’s and ensures a clean, organized and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards. Coordinates routine activities between surgical suite personnel to include adjustments to schedules. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Sterile Processing Technician Certification is required
- Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience in healthcare setting strongly preferred
- Requires successful completion of the established in-house training program within six months of hire.
- Ability to foster a team approach in daily work activities and demonstrates independent judgment when addressing nursing/physicians staff concerns.
- Demonstrated analytical ability to monitor and interpret surgical procedure terminology and correlating physician preferences.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills necessary to address general trouble shooting situations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead employees in a productive manner consistent with the goal of the department.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other medical staff personnel and the public.
- Ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Wraps, seals, and labels articles for identification, sterilization, and distribution.
- Decontaminates and cleans equipment according to established guidelines and policies.
- Inspects instruments for proper working condition and identifies items for repair.
- Assembles and accounts for all instruments trays requiring a tray listing.
- Monitors sterilizers by checking indicators and charts to ensure proper functioning and processing of the sterilizer units.
- Logs data pertaining to the biological and chemical indicators in relation to the sterilizer operations and according to the established Lurie Children’s policies.
- Completes duties associated with the soiled utility rounds and assists where needed with a situation requiring immediate attention.
- Adheres to established guidelines and procedures of Lurie Children’s and ensures a clean, organized and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Coordinates routine activities between surgical suite personnel to include adjustments to schedules.
- Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
- Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
Benefits
- For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
