Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Position Details Full Time 40hrs  Day Shift  Working rotating weekends and holidays required  Competitive hourly rate + $2.00 per hour incentive pay  University Hospitals is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus, minus applicable taxes, for full time  certified  sterile processing technicians hired externally!
A Brief Overview The Sterile Processing Technician - Certified 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.

Qualifications:

Education  High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and Graduate of a Sterile Processing (Preferred) Work Experience  Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and chemical, assembly, inventory or distribution experience. (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  Basic medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of:
Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)
Attention to details. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM. (Required)
Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements 10% recblid 4sw1a2inwnjgwikp4