Sterile Processing Technician - Level I.AMC Central Sterile Processing-16625

University Hospitals • Beachwood, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.

Requirements

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
• Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)
• Attention to details. (Required proficiency)
• Non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians are expected to actively pursue certification within one year of hire and maintain certification once obtained.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)
• Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience (Preferred)
• Basic medical terminology (Preferred proficiency)
• Certification through CBSPD or HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination procedure
• Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization
• Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods
• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
• Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
• Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Benefits

• Certification assistance available for non-certified hires!
• $3,000 sign on bonus to external applicants that are non-certified, but have a minimum of 6 months of working experience.
• $5,000 sign on bonus is being offered to external applicants who are certified in sterile processing.
• educational resources, certification preparation assistance, and reimbursement for certification exam fees in accordance with organizational guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED