University Hospitals
Sterile Processing Technician
University Hospitals, Ashland, Ohio, United States, 44805
Description
A Brief Overview
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.What You Will Do
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 teamAdditional Responsibilities
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)Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)Work Experience
Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience (Preferred)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Basic medical terminology (Preferred proficiency)Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)Attention to details. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications
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)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 ConstantlyTravel Requirements
10%
A Brief Overview
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.What You Will Do
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 teamAdditional Responsibilities
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)Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)Work Experience
Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience (Preferred)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Basic medical terminology (Preferred proficiency)Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)Attention to details. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications
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)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 ConstantlyTravel Requirements
10%