Central Service Tech I 1st shift 100 Downtown Campus
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Job Summary
The University of Iowa Medical Center Downtowns Central Sterilizing Services department is seeking afull-time Central Service Technician I. This position will be located within the Downtown Campus. This position will perform the following: under general supervision performs and has operational responsibility for difficult technical duties involving all aspects of sterile processing: decontamination preparation packaging sterilization sterile storage distribution of sterile medical devices and inventorying stocking and distribution of medical functional supervision to student and Central Services Technician I staff.
A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here youre part of something greater something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise technology collaboration and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. Youll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Clean inspect assemble package sterilize store and dispense of complex surgical instrumentation devices and implant trays Performs transportation of contaminated and sterilized/ high level disinfected devices following infection prevention practices and organizational guidance. Operation of reprocessing equipment including automatic endoscope washers sonic washers mechanical washer/decontaminators inspection equipment and sterilizers. Performs microbicidal processes standard/transmission based precautions engineering and work practice controls.
2. Performs infection prevention processes to remove all contaminants (blood tissue fluids bioburden etc.) from surgical instruments utensils and other surgical items. Handles large volumes of complex medical instrumentation flexible endoscopes delicate eye instruments power equipment and different instrument patterns.
3. Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices which includes proper Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) safe chemical handling practices and body mechanics (i.e. ergonomics human factors).
4. Accesses reference materials via computer systems follows guides and instructions to assemble high volumes of complex instrument and implant trays. Inspects and evaluates instruments for function and cleanliness. Confirms all quality assurance mechanisms are in place. Labels seals and documents all items processed. Accesses computer systems for purpose of locating track and tracing medical devices and instrumentation trays.
5. Performs all aspects of sterilization packaging inspection equipment operation safety procedures proper documentation and prioritization. Sterilizes items per manufacturers instructions for use (IFU) verifies correct parameters used for all instruments.
Schedule:M-F / 9am-5:30p may include rotating weekend and on call hours and holidays.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Central Services Tech I:
1. High school graduation or equivalent with courses in the physical and natural sciences and mathematics; or
2. One year experience in a hospital-related field that would provide a background in medical environment or sterile technique as it applies to medical supplies and equipment.
Application Process:In order to be considered applicants must uploada resume and cover letter(under submission relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
The University of Iowa Medical Center Downtowns Central Sterilizing Services department is seeking afull-time Central Service Technician I (Pay Grade 7).
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
For questions contact Emilio Villagrana at
