Prepares and assembles surgical tray and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing. Maintains a working knowledge of, and is able to effectively troubleshoot, all decontamination/sterilization equipment. Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work. Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system. P... more details
Are you interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers fantastic benefits and a plethora of opportunities to grow, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!
Why Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC?
We don't just take care of our patients - we take care of our team too. In addition to our competitive benefits package, you can expect:
A generous sign-on bonus of up to $5,000to Sterile Processing Techs with more than 2 years of experience who qualify.
A career ladder that provides growth opportunities for Central Sterile associates to enjoy more professional challenges, promotional opportunities, and career enhancement.
An AWARD-WINNING workplace with endless opportunities.
UPMC was ranked #1for"Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers" by Diversity MBA Magazines: 50 Out Front Companies for two years in a row.
UPMC is looking formultiple full-time Central Sterile Processing Technicians to work at Magee-Women's Hospital!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education.
Responsibilities:
Prepares and assembles surgical tray and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.
Maintains a working knowledge of, and is able to effectively troubleshoot, all decontamination/sterilization equipment.
Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work.
Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system.
Practices solid verbal and written communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in unit practices
Documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.
Demonstrates critical thinking in the analysis of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues.
Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient experience in daily work.
Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with colleagues.
Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through presentations, posters, and publications.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication.
Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity and addresses workplace horizontal violence and impairment.
Demonstrates accountability to self and others for safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyles.
Demonstrates interest in the development of others and positively impacts the lives of patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing.
Seeks opportunities to share expertise with other members of the healthcare team within and beyond the clinical unit/department.
Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.
Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives.
Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities.
Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function.
Develops and improves skills through initiative, attendance and participation at educational programs
Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
Assesses supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures and sets up case carts.
Maintains inventory, collects, disassembles, inspects, cleans, disinfects and reassembles all instrument trays patient care equipment.
Displays awareness of cost containment in the organization of work by using economy in time, motion and material.
Demonstrates UPMC's commitment to the Core Values by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians, and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and mechanically.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Six months of healthcare experience or currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program preferred
Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management certification required.
***New employees will have 18 months from date of hire to obtain the required certification***
Employees active in a Central Sterile position, on or before the effective date, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding the certification and will not need to obtain it unless they move into a different position that would require certification.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMCs COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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