Weekend - Noncertified Sterile Supply Technician

Weekend only
- Noncertified Sterile Supply Technician

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- Noncertified Sterile Supply Technician role at Tri Health

Under general supervision, this position decontaminates, cleans, prepares, retrieves, and assists with sterilization of surgical items and equipment. It also stores, issues, and distributes medical/surgical supplies in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The knowledge and ability to use specific mechanical equipment such as sonic cleaners, washer sterilizers, steam sterilizers, EtO sterilizers, Sterrad, Steris, and other specialized equipment are required. A basic knowledge of regulatory agency requirements and adherence to guidelines is expected.

Weekend only, 7pm-7am

• High School Degree or GED
• Able to read, write, speak English and perform simple math operations
• Ability to provide leadership and oversee the work of technicians
• Operate hazardous equipment
• Knowledge of microbiology, infection control, Computerized record keeping
• Up to 1 year experience

• Use proper sterilization method for items being processed, complete sterilization records according to policy and process proper biologicals according to policy; support sterilization method used
• Perform proper storage of supplies, check items for outdates, ensure proper rotation of stock, place instrument trays, sets, and peel packs in their proper location, maintain proper storage according to standards
• Inspect, assemble, wrap and properly label instrument sets, trays and other items for processing according to policy, assemble trays according to information provided
• Fill case carts to an acceptable and accurate level according to set standards and information provided; fill stat case carts within 15 minutes of request
• Conduct decontamination and breakdown of patient equipment, instrument sets and case carts according to set procedure standards and information provided

Working Conditions:

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Frequently
• Continuous learning - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Other sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting < 10 lbs - Consistently
• Lifting 50+ lbs - Rarely
• Lifting < 50 lbs - Frequently
• Pulling - Frequently
• Pushing - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Reading - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity:
  Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity:
  Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

Tri Health SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors:
At Tri Health, we believe there is no responsibility more important than serving our patients, communities, and fellow team members. All Tri Health team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

• Serve: ALWAYS – Welcome everyone, acknowledge guests’ needs, and escort or assist as needed
• Excel: ALWAYS – Address and recover from service breakdowns, prioritize patients, improve quality, safety, and service
• Respect: ALWAYS – Respect differences, value opinions, and speak positively about teammates and departments
• Value: ALWAYS – Be on time, prepared, and mindful of resources; maintain a clean and safe environment
• Engage: ALWAYS – Acknowledge wins and show courtesy and compassion

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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