Sterile Processing Technician Non Certified
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician Non Certified position is a full-time role within the Sterile Processing Services department at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. This role is responsible for operating department machinery, performing decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments. The technician will also maintain documentation, store sterile containers, assemble case carts, and participate in departmental surge plans and weekend call. Additionally, the role requires adherence to policies and procedures to prevent the spread of contaminates and diseases.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient communication skills
- Knowledge of instrument tracking software
- Standing
- Walking
- Bending
- Reaching with arms
- Finger and hand dexterity
- Talking
- Hearing
- Seeing
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: 20 lbs. maximum
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: 50 lbs. maximum
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: 100 lbs. maximum
Responsibilities
- Operates all department machinery and promptly reports issues to the Instrument Processing Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician.
- Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of instruments.
- Inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.
- Assembles instruments into containers according to count sheets.
- Packages instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Performs sterilization and verifies adequacy of the sterilization process.
- Maintains documentation of sterilization processes.
- Stores sterile containers in identified location.
- Assembles case carts according to the picklist and deliver to the OR.
- Participates in the department's weekday surge plan and weekend call.
- Assists other team members as needed.
- Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.
Benefits
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
