Sterile Processing Technician (as needed) - University Hospitals
Ashland, OH
About the Job
Sterile Processing Technician (as needed) - (240002U2)
Description
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
- 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 program Preferred
- Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience Preferred and
- Basic medical terminology Preferred
- Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. Required
- Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. Required
- Good manual dexterity. Required
- Attention to details. Required
- Effective January 1, 2019 - all non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians system wide will have two years to become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM and must maintain certification thereafter. Required
- Standing Constantly
- Walking Constantly
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Constantly 50 lbs
- Carrying Constantly 50 lbs
- Pushing Constantly 50 lbs
- Pulling Constantly 50 lbs
- Climbing Constantly 50 lbs
- Balancing Constantly
- Stooping Constantly
- Kneeling Constantly
- Crouching Constantly
- Crawling Constantly
- Reaching Constantly
- Handling Constantly
- Grasping Constantly
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Frequently
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Primary Location
: United States-Ohio-AshlandWork Locations
:1025 Center St
1025 Center St
Ashland 44805
Job
: Support ServicesOrganization
: Samaritan_Medical_CenterSchedule
: Per DiemEmployee Status
: PRNJob Type
: StandardJob Level
: Entry LevelTravel
: NoJob Posting
: Oct 28, 2024, 4:21:21 PM
Source : University Hospitals