Sterile Processing Technician

Uhhospitals

Beachwood, OH, United States2d ago

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Key details

Location
Beachwood, OH, United States
Work style
Onsite
Level
Mid level
Job type
Full-time
Function
Skilled trades & Manufacturing
Focus area
other
Posted
2d ago

Skills

medical terminologyrsterilization

About the role

Position Details

  • Full Time
  • Day Shift
  • Working rotating weekends and holidays required

Location: Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH

Certification assistance available for non-certified hires!


For full time positions, University Hospitals is offering a $3,000 sign on bonus to external applicants that are non-certified, but have a minimum of 6 months of working sterile processing experience. A $5,000 sign on bonus is being offered to external applicants who are certified in sterile processing.

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 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.

Position Details

  • Full Time
  • Day Shift
  • Working rotating weekends and holidays required

Location: Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH

Certification assistance available for non-certified hires!


For full time positions, University Hospitals is offering a $3,000 sign on bonus to external applicants that are non-certified, but have a minimum of 6 months of working sterile processing experience. A $5,000 sign on bonus is being offered to external applicants who are certified in sterile processing.

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 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.

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

  • Certification through CBSPD or HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is preferred.
  • In support of UH's organizational goal to maintain a highly qualified sterile processing workforce, non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians are expected to actively pursue certification within one year of hire and maintain certification once obtained. UH supports certification attainment by providing educational resources, certification preparation assistance, and reimbursement for certification exam fees in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Physical Demands

  • Standing Constantly
  • Walking Constantly
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Constantly up to 50 lbs
  • Carrying Constantly up to 50 lbs
  • Pushing Constantly up to 50 lbs
  • Pulling Constantly up to 50 lbs
  • Climbing Constantly up to 50 lbs
  • Balancing Constantly
  • Stooping Constantly
  • Kneeling Constantly
  • Crouching Constantly
  • Crawling Constantly
  • Reaching Constantly
  • Handling Constantly
  • Grasping Constantly
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Frequently
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

  • 10%

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

  • Certification through CBSPD or HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is preferred.
  • In support of UH's organizational goal to maintain a highly qualified sterile processing workforce, non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians are expected to actively pursue certification within one year of hire and maintain certification once obtained. UH supports certification attainment by providing educational resources, certification preparation assistance, and reimbursement for certification exam fees in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Physical Demands

  • Standing Constantly
  • Walking Constantly
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Constantly up to 50 lbs
  • Carrying Constantly up to 50 lbs
  • Pushing Constantly up to 50 lbs
  • Pulling Constantly up to 50 lbs
  • Climbing Constantly up to 50 lbs
  • Balancing Constantly
  • Stooping Constantly
  • Kneeling Constantly
  • Crouching Constantly
  • Crawling Constantly
  • Reaching Constantly
  • Handling Constantly
  • Grasping Constantly
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Frequently
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

  • 10%

3999 Richmond Road (28422)
3999 Richmond Road
Beachwood, 44122

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