$2,500 sign-on bonus if you are an external applicant and certified in sterile processing. $1,500 sign-on bonus for an external applicant that is non-certified but has a minimum of 6 months working experience.
A Brief Overview
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.
What You Will Do
- 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
Additional 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) andGraduate of a Sterile Processing (Preferred)Work Experience
Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and chemical, 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
National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM. (Required)Physical Demands
Standing 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 ConstantlyTravel Requirements
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