Sterile Processing Technician

Details

• Department : Sterile Processing
• Schedule : Days, 40hrs / wk, 10am-6 : 30pm, Monday through Friday. Rotating weekend call for emergent cases to be started after orientation is completed.
• 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

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.

Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

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 inspects 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 :

Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the International

Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Preferred.

Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board

for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Preferred.

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

Minimum of 1 year experience in all areas of Sterile Processing is highly preferred. Knowledgeable of standard practices in Decontam, Assembly and Steam and Low Temp Sterilization.

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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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists.

Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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