Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified - Full-time, Evening Shift

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Sterile Processing Technician - Non-Certified are multi-skilled personnel who are responsible for all duties related to cleaning and decontamination of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, endoscopes and sterilization. They are responsible for the preparation and packaging of instrumentation, quality control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintaining records and preparation of surgical cases. Assigned duties may also include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, transporting supplies and providing direct customer service to both operating rooms and external customers. Responsibilities And Duties: Responsible for the decontamination, disinfection and cleaning or various reusable surgical instruments. This can be done via mechanical or handwashing methods, while strictly adhering to OSHA safety standards. Demonstrate working knowledge of sterilization process and techniques involving both steam and chemical means. This includes appropriate documentation, storage and transportation. Must have a thorough understanding of the sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators, as well as the proper use and interpretation of the biological monitoring system. Effectively enters, modifies and searches for relevant information in the instrument tracking system. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical case preparation. Correctly identifies and retrieves pertinent instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request. Incorporates infection control guidelines while transferring, storing and transporting sterile packages. Interacts with external customers, such as vendors and surgical reps for the processing of loaner trays and receipt of CEU’s Follows and promotes industry standards and best practices, as supported by AAMI and AORN. Demonstrate strong customer service skills while meeting requests of both the operating rooms and external clinics. Must be able the think critically and act quickly to meet the needs of all patients. Responsible for aiding in the education and training of fellow associates. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time. Minimum Qualifications: High School or GED (Required) Additional Job Description: Requires knowledge of reading, writing and math normally acquired through High school education. Demonstrates ability to work well with others as part of a team. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and do basic mathematical calculations. Requires basic computer skills. Less than 1 years Experience in sterile Processing, surgery or related field. may be substituted for work Experience . Work Shift: Evening Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Sterile Processing Join us! … if your passion is to work in a caring environment

• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

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