What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at Fort HealthCare?
Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties and we are seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our Sterile Processing team.
Fort HealthCare is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, a national health care publication, as one of the "Best Places to Work" as well as being named a 13-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin and a 3-time award winner of the USA Top Workplace award. In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be recognized by Chartis, a healthcare consulting firm, as one of the “Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals” in the United States.
Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.
Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community
Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.
Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.
The Sterile Processing Technician is accountable for all aspects of sterile processing, including but not limited to preparation, packaging, sterilization, sterile storage and distribution of sterile medical devices.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Demonstration of knowledge and documented competency in all aspects of decontamination, including sorting, disassembly/reassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning methods, microbicidal processes, equipment operation, standard/transmission-based precautions, and engineering and work-practice controls
- Demonstrated knowledge of and documented competency in the operation of the specific sterilization systems used within FHC.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and documented competencies in principles of sterilization and infectious disease transmission, infection prevention and all aspects of sterilization including decontamination, inspection and packaging of items to be sterilized, sterilizing procedures, equipment operations and safety measures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and documented competence in worker safety as it relates to medical device processing and sterilization.
- Accurately monitors and documents the sterilization process according to industry standards to assure quality control at all times.
- Facilitates access to surgical supplies and sterile instrumentation.
Requirements of this position include:
- High School Diploma of GED
- One year health care experience
- Attention to detail; ability to consistently adhere to defined processes; ability to effectively communicate with staff and department stakeholders.
- BLS Certification
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Competitive shift differentials (2nd,3rd, and weekends)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO Plan
- Daycare
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Health Insurance
- Comprehensive Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Pharmacy Discount
- Tuition Assistance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Parking