Sterile Processing Technician I-Sterilization
Sterile Processing Technician I-Sterilization
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$5000 Signon Bonus!
The Sterile Processing Technician I will perform those duties necessary for the proper decontamination cleaning inspection quality assurance monitoring assembly packaging sterilization storage distribution and documentation of surgical instrumentation and equipment according to the established procedures of AAMI/ANSI IAHCSMM CDC OSHA AORN and AST. The Sterile Processing Technician I performs these duties for Perioperative Services and various departments and entities throughout UnityPoint St. Lukes Hospital.
Why UnityPoint Health
- Commitment to our Team For the third consecutive year were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture At UnityPoint Healthyou matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
- Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role race gender religion or sexual orientation.
- Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at .
Responsibilities
Decontamination
- Sorting and arranging soiled surgical instruments and equipment for proper cleaning procedures.
- Performing cleaning and washing procedures to remove gross soil from surgical instruments and equipment for safe handling.
- Detailed cleaning of complex instruments and equipment such as Da Vinci robotics.
- Following proper cleaning procedures for delicate instruments and equipment such as flexible endoscopes.
Inspection and Assembly
- Sort and inspect surgical instruments and equipment for cleanliness and any broken pieces.
- Test the functionality of surgical instruments and equipment to ensure they are in proper working condition.
- Assemble surgical instrument sets according to procedures.
Sterilization and Storage
- Sterilize surgical instruments via multiple methods that include and are not limited to steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide.
- Ensure items are sterilized according to proper procedure and guidelines as outlined in facility policy AAMI/ANSI and other accredited organizations.
- Ensure items are sorted and distributed to proper storage locations for future use
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
- Basic computer knowledge using word processing spreadsheet email and web browser.
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
