Sterile Processing Technician Level I Evenings

$3,000 sign-on bonus if you are an external applicant and have 1 year of sterile processing tech experience or are certified in sterile processing.

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.

Essential Functions

Performs decontamination procedure

Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization

Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods

Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies

Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team

Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers

Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team

Required For All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

High School Equivalent / GED Required and

Graduate of a Sterile Processing program Preferred

Work Experience

Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience Preferred and

Basic medical terminology Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants.

Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly.

Good manual dexterity. Required

Attention to details. Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

Must become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM within 2 years and maintain certification thereafter

Physical Demands

Standing Constantly

Walking Constantly

Sitting Rarely

Lifting Constantly 50 lbs

Carrying Constantly 50 lbs

Pushing Constantly 50 lbs

Pulling Constantly 50 lbs

Climbing Constantly 50 lbs

Balancing Constantly

Stooping Constantly

Kneeling Constantly

Crouching Constantly

Crawling Constantly

Reaching Constantly

Handling Constantly

Grasping Constantly

Feeling Constantly

Talking Constantly

Hearing Frequently

Repetitive Motions Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No