Sterile Processing Associate

Sterile Processing Associate - Full-TimeSerious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.Position Highlights:Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Sterile Processing Associate at our Village Pointe location. The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning and sterilizing instruments.We partner with our physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of America's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!Shift:Full Time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)6:00am -2:30pm -- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday7:00am -3:30pm -- WednesdayNo Holidays or WeekendsLocation: Village Pointe Health Center, West Omaha NE.Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!Sterile Processing Associate Details: Provide an essential role in patient safety and infection control by insuring surgical instruments and equipment is decontaminated, reprocessed and maintained. Operate several types of surgical instruments, sterilizers and decontamination equipment. Provide support to the Perioperative services staff and serves as a liaison to surgical specialty services for the organization.Required Qualifications:Minimum of 18 years of age required.High school education or equivalent required.Written and verbal communication skills required.Preferred Qualifications:Sterile processing experience or surgical technologist training preferred.Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.Aptitude for electronics troubleshooting preferred.Basic computer skills preferred.Knowledge of approximately 3,000 surgical instruments and specialty surgical instrument sets preferred.Experience using Steam, Ethelene Oxide, and Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma sterilization chambers; PC, laser printer, bar code scanner, bar code printer; Sonic Irrigator; Washer/Decontamination Vessels; Heat Sealer; Biological Autoreader; and Nitrogen Tank preferred.Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.