Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Job

Department : Sterile Processing

Schedule : Day shift, 40hrs / wk, Monday - Friday, 8am-4 : 30pm with rotating weekend call for urgent add on Surgical cases.

Hospital : Columbia St. Mary's - Ozaukee

Location : Mequon, WI

Benefits : Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair / replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.

Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.

Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.

Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and / or instrument tracking systems.

Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.

Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

One or more of the following required :

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education :

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Note : Required professional licensure / certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

At least 2 years of experience in all areas of Sterile Processing preferred. Experience with decontam, assembly, clinics, steam and Vpro sterilization highly preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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