Sterile Processing Technician

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet • Joliet, IL

1d • $16 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for decontamination, preparation, sterilization of Central Sterile trays, instruments, equipment, inventory and restocking of supplies, computer data entry and patient charge card batching. Demonstrates knowledge of all department locations within facility and ability to access all departments. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates detailed awareness and knowledge of patient supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required; in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Central Supply Certified certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• decontamination
• preparation
• sterilization of Central Sterile trays, instruments, equipment
• inventory and restocking of supplies
• computer data entry
• patient charge card batching
• Demonstrates knowledge of all department locations within facility and ability to access all departments.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates detailed awareness and knowledge of patient supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

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