Sterile Processing Associate

Serious 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. Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Sterile Processing Associate - Full-time Position Highlights: Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Sterile Processing Associate at our Integrated Services Center, in Omaha NE. The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning and sterilizing instruments. Shift: Full Time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week) Monday - Friday / Overnight Shift / 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM Training on 1st shift for the first 3-4 weeks. Location: Integrated Service Center, 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. 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. Equal Opportunity 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. Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nebraska Medicine