JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

$3,000 sign-on bonus if you are an external applicant and have 1 year of sterile processing tech experience or are certified in sterile processing.

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician Certified role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.

Essential Functions

• Performs decontamination procedure
• Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization
• Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods
• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
• Participates as a productive member of the . processing team
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
• Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Sterile Processing program preferred.

Required Credentials, License, and / or Certifications :

National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification required through CBSPD or IAHCSMM.

Experience & Knowledge :

Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience preferred.

Basic medical terminology preferred.

Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. Knowledge of : Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly.

Good manual dexterity. Attention to details.

LOCATION

UH Elyria Medical Center

For more than 110 years, UH Elyria Medical Center has served the health care needs of the residents of Lorain County and western Cuyahoga County.

Last updated : 2024-05-08