Sterile Processing Technician Level I Evenings
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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.

Position Summary/Essential Duties:

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. Specific job duties include:

• 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

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Sterile Processing program preferred.

Required Credentials, License, and / or Certifications:

National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification required through CBSPD or IAHCSMM within 2 years of hire.

Experience & Knowledge:

Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience preferred. Basic medical terminology preferred.

Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:

Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. Good manual dexterity. Attention to details.