Certified Sterile Processing Technician Level II Evenings - University Hospitals
Parma, OH
About the Job
Description
$5,000 sign-on bonus if you are an external applicant and certified in sterile processing. $3,000 sign-on bonus for an external applicant that is non-certified but has a minimum of 6 months experience.
Position Summary/Essential Duties:
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. Specific job duties include:
- 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
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Sterile Processing program preferred.
Required Credentials, License, and / or Certifications:
National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification required through CBSPD or IAHCSMM.
Experience & Knowledge:
Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience preferred. Basic medical terminology preferred.
Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:
Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. Good manual dexterity. Attention to details.
