Sterile Processing Technician Level I

Description $5,000 sign-on bonus if you are an external applicant and certified in sterile processing.

$3,000 sign-on bonus for an external applicant that is non-certified but has a minimum of 6 months experience.\n A Brief Overview\n 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.\n What You Will Do\n\nPerforms decontamination procedure\nPrepares reusable patient care items for sterilization\nSterilization using appropriate sterilization methods\nPicks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies\nParticipates as a productive member of the O.R.

processing team\nMaintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers\nParticipates as a productive member of the perioperative process team\n\n Additional Responsibilities\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nComplies with all policies and standards.\nFor specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.\nMust 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.\nQualifications Education\n\nHigh School Equivalent / GED (Required)\nGraduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)\n\n Work Experience\n\nPrevious hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience (Preferred)\n\n Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities\n\nBasic medical terminology (Preferred proficiency)\nSteam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants.

(Required proficiency)\nKnowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly.

(Required proficiency)\nGood manual dexterity.

(Required proficiency)\nAttention to details.

(Required proficiency)\n\n Licenses and Certifications\n\nEffective January 1, 2019 - all non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians system wide will have two years to become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM and must maintain certification thereafter.

(Required)\n\n Physical Demands\n\nStanding Constantly\nWalking Constantly\nSitting Rarely\nLifting Constantly 50 lbs\nCarrying Constantly 50 lbs\nPushing Constantly 50 lbs\nPulling Constantly 50 lbs\nClimbing Constantly 50 lbs\nBalancing Constantly\nStooping Constantly\nKneeling Constantly\nCrouching Constantly\nCrawling Constantly\nReaching Constantly\nHandling Constantly\nGrasping Constantly\nFeeling Constantly\nTalking Constantly\nHearing Frequently\nRepetitive Motions Constantly\nEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly\n\n Travel Requirements\n\n10%\n