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. 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 Pa... more details
$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 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 O.R. 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.
Education
High School Equivalent / GED Required and
Graduate of a Sterile Processing program Preferred
Work Experience
Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience Preferred and
Basic medical terminology Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants.
Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly.
Good manual dexterity. Required
Attention to details. Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
Must become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM within 2 years and maintain certification thereafter
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