Sterile Processing Tech

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Central Sterile & Reprocessing Tech (CSR Tech)

Hours: 40 hours

Shift: Evenings, 3-11:30pm

Department: Central Sterile Processing

Location: Chelsea Hospital

Minimum rate of pay: Minimum of $18.28 per hour

Position Summary

Cleans, assembles, wraps and sterilizes instrumentation for the Hospital. Assembles case carts and maintains supplies within Instrument Care.

Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

• Minimum of high school diploma
• Completion from a sterile processing technology or related program is required. Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician is required within 2 years of employment.
  
  
  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintains knowledge to perform the duties of the job. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.
• Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)
• Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence for the care and preparation of instruments and supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence of aseptic and sterile processing of instrumentation.
• Provides quality control monitoring per infection control policies to assure sterilization of instruments.
• Documents department related information according to Hospital and Department standards.
• Maintains department supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Assembles Case Carts as required. On-Call is required
  
  
  

About Chelsea Hospital

Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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