Sterile Processing Technician I

Sterile Processing Technician I

Reports to Operations Supervisor or Surgical Technician as required. Performs services related to the setup, reprocessing, and care of patient-use equipment and surgical instruments. Performs inventory control functions related to supply areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• An accredited High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in Sterile Processing, Nursing, or Surgery with a strong commitment to implementing Infection Control, disinfection, and sterilization principles preferred. Basic computer competency required.
• Willingness to learn and understand surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, and decontamination and sterile processing equipment.
• Understands and can identify the cleaning products, methods, and procedures used in SPD for each item based on manufacturers IFU’s preferred.
• Physical requirements:
  • Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable.
  • Ability to hear (with or without aides)
  • Ability to orally communicate
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Ability to push, pull, roll, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk frequently
  • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

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