Sterile Processing Technician - Evenings
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician organizes, directs, and performs activities related to cleaning, sterilizing, storing, maintenance and distribution of equipment and instruments in the Sterile Processing Department. This role is responsible for processing and packaging instruments and instrument sets for surgical procedures, loading items for sterilization, and storing, issuing, and tracking equipment. The technician will operate and monitor SPD equipment, troubleshoot sterilizers, and test equipment according to sterility assurance guidelines. This position requires interaction with various hospital departments and involves working in an environment with a high risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, high temperature steam, and hydrogen peroxide.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in Sterile Processing and/or Instrumentation Room training helpful
- Computer skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including, but not limited to, Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Ability to learn Cerner, IDX, and other applicable hospital-based programs as they pertain to the required job duties
- Medical terminology helpful
- Walking and standing most of the time on duty
- Occasionally required to push or pull charts weighting as much as 100 pounds
- Occasionally required to lift items as heavy as 50 pounds
- Frequent reaching and bending required
- Frequent handling of instruments is necessary
- Sight, speech and hearing are a must
Responsibilities
- Process and package instruments and instrument sets to be used in surgical procedures
- Properly package and load items on the carriage for sterilization
- Store, issue, and track equipment; this includes delivery and pick up from various departments
- Operate, monitor, and exchange the Detergent Management System
- Operate all SPD equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems with sterilizers
- Properly test equipment and document following sterility assurance guidelines
- All other assigned related duties
Benefits
- Resilience program
- Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community
- On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
- Discounted Pharmacy Cost
- Cash Retention Bonus
- Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
- PTO & Extended Illness
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
