Sterile Processing Technician Level I Evenings and Nights Multiple Locations Available

Position #: 230007DV
Position: Sterile Processing Technician Level I Evenings and Nights Multiple Locations Available
UH Facility: Cleveland Medical Center
Shift: Variable
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: Variable

City: Cleveland

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

$3,000 sign-on bonus if you are an external applicant and have 1 year of sterile processing tech experience OR are certified in sterile processing.

Position Summary/Essential Duties:

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. Specific job duties include:

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

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QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Sterile Processing program preferred.

Required Credentials, License, and / or Certifications:

Must become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM w/in 2 years and maintain certification thereafter.

Experience & Knowledge:

Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience preferred. Basic medical terminology preferred.

Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:

Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. Good manual dexterity. Attention to details.

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