Sterilization Tech - Full-Time

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tri-State Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Sterilization Tech to join their team. The ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated, enjoys working independently, and has excellent communication skills. While sterilization tech experience is preferred, on-the-job training can be provided if needed. The schedule is Monday - Friday, working shifts 7:30am-4pm or 8:30am-5pm, totaling 64 hours per 2-week pay period.

Requirements

• One to three years of similar or related experience.
• Equivalent to a high school education.
• Normal courtesy dealing with others is required.
• Work involves minimal contacts, usually within the organization.
• Contact usually involving routine, non-sensitive issues.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment and work independently with limited direction, strong time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Use and operate a variety of medical equipment and instruments.
• Use personal protection equipment including gloves, gowns, goggles and face masks/shields.
• Comprehension of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Sterilization Tech experience preferred
• Central Sterilization Service Tech certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs proper cleaning, sterilization, and storage of instrumentation between uses and when newly purchases.
• Maintains instruments and supplies in accordance with written policies and procedures that are in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies and by the recommendations of the manufacturers. (IFU’s).
• Able to track and review items in electronic database.
• Prints preference cards and pulls cases for the following days procedures, including prioritizing any instruments needs.
• Assists with the development, monitoring, and record keeping of the standards of assigned areas pertaining to the operating room, sterilization and decontamination, and corresponding ancillary areas.
• Monitoring includes but is not limited to mechanical, chemical and biological testing of the sterilization process.
• All instruments (newly purchased, brought in from vendors and/or used during a surgical procedure are washed, and sterilized or disinfected according the manufacture instructions for use (IFU’s).
• Assists material coordinator with receiving of supplies.
• Perform routine cleaning and orderliness of the central sterilization area.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

What This Job Offers

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