Sterile Processing Technician (Part-Time) (24 hours)

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!

Position Summary : The Sterile Processing Tech , plays an integral part in the day to day operation of the SPD department, by delivering an efficient and flexible service, to safely decontaminate, inspect, package and autoclave medical instrument sets to provide sterile equipment for the end user, ensuring that on a day to day basis, the service meets operational targets and achieves the appropriate quality standards.

Position details

Status

Part-Time

Shift

Days

FTE / Hours

0.6 / 24

Schedule

Varied Schedule : Three (3) 8-Hours shifts, falling between 11a - 11pm based on department needs

Position Requirements

Education : High School Education or GED required.

Licensure : N / A

Certification : Sterile Processing Certification preferred.

Experience : 1+ year of surgical experience preferred.

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of instrumentation preferred.
• Key attention to detail required to inspect surgical instruments for cleanliness and functionality. To further identify instruments in need of repair or refurbishment and ensure correct process is followed to prevent negative outcomes to the surgical team.
• Knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.
• Knowledge of applicable sanitary, infection control, and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters

Essential Job Functions

Physical requirements : This position is classified as Light Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly (66% of the time) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.