Sterile Processing Technician Evenings

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 \n A Brief Overview\n The Sterile Processing Technician – Certified 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) and\nGraduate of a Sterile Processing (Preferred)\n\n Work Experience\n\nPrevious hospital central service instrument decontamination and chemical, 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\nNational or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM.

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