Sterile Processing Technician Surgery Center

Part-time Dayshift Monday - Friday Days would be dependent on case volume. With an 8 hour shift and start time of 0630. There would also be opportunities for extra hours if we needed coverage for our other sterile processing tech.

No call no holidays no weekends

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Processes all reusable medical/surgical items for issue according to departmental and infection control policy and procedures.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment according to manufacturers recommendations and infection control guidelines. Completes thorough cleaning of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Processes patient care equipment for re-issue. Inspects patient care equipment for cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Inspects surgical instruments and equipment for proper functioning.
• Performs biological indicator tests on the Steam sterilizers and the Sterrad Unit and Steris One.
• Assembles instrument sets according to department protocols. Packages instrument sets for sterilizing.
• Distributes sterile equipment to appropriate areas. Communicates and notifies all personnel for the recall of sterilized items.
• Restocks surgery unit with medical/surgical supplies. Maintains established supply levels in the Central Processing area.
• Revises department policies to meet the department standards. Observes environmental standards for the Central Processing area.
• Lifts carries and/or pushes/pull various items (bags boxes carts etc.) while utilizing proper technique.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Experience Preferred:

• 1-2 years of sterile processing experience
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good interpersonal communication skills. Requires the ability to receive and present information with proper conduct and tact.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand walk squat bend twist and reach above shoulders on a daily basis.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead
• lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 20 lbs. of force
• Position requires repetitive use of feet (i.e. heat sealer sonic cleaner).
• Must have functional speech vision touch and hearing.
• May be exposed to chemical hazards; therefore protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program