University Hospitals
Certified Sterile Processing Technician Level II
University Hospitals, Willoughby, Ohio, United States, 44094
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 – Certified 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-workers
Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process teamRequired For All JobsPerforms 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 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 chemical, 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 detailsPhysical DemandsStanding FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently 50 lbsCarrying Frequently 50 lbsPushing Frequently 50 lbsPulling Frequently 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
$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 – Certified 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-workers
Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process teamRequired For All JobsPerforms 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 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 chemical, 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 detailsPhysical DemandsStanding FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently 50 lbsCarrying Frequently 50 lbsPushing Frequently 50 lbsPulling Frequently 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly