What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician position at University Hospitals Careers?
Description
Hours
- Full Time 40hrs
- Evening Shift
- Rotating weekends and holidays
Location: Elyria Medical Center in Elyria, OH
University Hospitals is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for external applicants who are certified in sterile processing. A $3,000 sign on bonus is being offered to external applicants that are non-certified, but have a minimum of 6 months of working experience.
A Brief Overview
The Sterile Processing Technician role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.
What You Will Do
- 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 O.R. processing team
- Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
- Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team
Additional Responsibilities
- 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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000