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University Hospitals

Sterile Processing Technician Level I

University Hospitals, Chardon, Ohio, United States, 44024


$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 procedurePrepares reusable patient care items for sterilizationSterilization using appropriate sterilization methodsPicks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and suppliesParticipates as a productive member of the O.R. processing teamMaintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workersParticipates as a productive member of the perioperative process team

*This position is for 10 hour shifts 4 days a week from 8:30am-7:00pm

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 within 2 years of hire.

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.

Physical Demands

Standing ConstantlyWalking ConstantlySitting RarelyLifting Constantly 50 lbsCarrying Constantly 50 lbsPushing Constantly 50 lbsPulling Constantly 50 lbsClimbing Constantly 50 lbsBalancing ConstantlyStooping ConstantlyKneeling ConstantlyCrouching ConstantlyCrawling ConstantlyReaching ConstantlyHandling ConstantlyGrasping ConstantlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing FrequentlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

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