Sterile Processing Technician

ThedaCare • Neenah, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Summary : The Sterile Processing Technician performs and participates in decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, tracking, storing, and distributing reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment according to established standards and procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Sterile Processing Certification (preferably HSPA) completion within one year of hire
• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes instrumentation, supplies, and equipment from the operating room, hospital departments, clinics, and outside customers in a timely manner.
• Ensures safety and quality of items processed via disassembly, inspection, and decontamination.
• Performs assembly and packaging of instrumentation for sterilization.
• Performs decontamination, sterilization, and high level disinfection of instrumentation and endoscopes based on specific instruction for use to ensure patient safety.
• Performs and records required daily quality checks on the sterile processing environment, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Follows standards for handling instrumentation and equipment including AAMI standards and manufacturers instruction for use.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

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