C S Technician - Sterile Processing - PRN - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Description

Join Our Sterilization and Reprocessing Team at Bronson Methodist Hospital!

Are you ready to advance your career in a supportive, patient-focused environment?

Bronson Methodist Hospital, is looking for compassionate and dedicated C S Techs to join our team.

Why Choose Bronson?

• Competitive benefits and incentives, including day 1 health benefits – no waiting period!
• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Generous PTO accrual to support work-life balance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement to further your education
• Wellness benefits to support your overall health
• Sign-On Bonuses Available!

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Successful completion of organization, unit, and job-specific competencies within a 90-day orientation period
• Ability to read and interpret documents including surgical schedules, sterilizer printouts, instructions for use (IFU’s), policies, procedures, and other forms of written communication
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally when interacting with others in person or via the telephone or intercom system
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
• Ability to utilize computer programs including, email, instrument-tracking programs, computer-based learning applications, and internet searches
• Ability to learn and retain knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical terminology, human anatomy, sterilization practices, basic microbiology, and aseptic technique
• Ability to learn and apply the technical aspects of the position which requires excellent hand-eye coordination, color differentiation, routine lifting of up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving of bulky or awkward items or items weighing up to 50 pounds, good hearing comprehension, manual dexterity and the ability to operate various forms of cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, assembly, inspection, or sterilization equipment
• Ability to rotate to all areas of a Sterile Processing/Central Services Department
• Ability to simultaneously manage stressful situations and multiple job tasks calmly and professionally
• Ability to provide consistent, excellent, customer service to stakeholders
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical terminology, human anatomy, aseptic technique, microbiology and infection control practices, disinfection and sterilization practices is preferred
• Completion of a Central Services Technology Program or six months experience in a Sterile Processing/Central Services environment is preferred

Qualifications

• Must be able to practice within the guidelines of the Reprocessing Department policies and procedures
• Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served
• Ability to receive, handle, and process contaminated, reusable medical instrumentation and equipment as required
• Ability to accurately inspect, test, and prepare basic surgical instrumentation for sterilization
• Ability to use various sterilization methods and the safety processes for each of these
• Ability to properly store and distribute sterile instrumentation, supplies, equipment, case carts, exchange carts, and other items
• Ability to conduct an accurate inventory and restock areas as required
• Ability to receive materials, instruments, and tissue according to established protocols
• Ability to monitor dated materials to ensure expired items are removed from inventory and appropriately credited
• Ability to utilize computer systems to complete work responsibilities
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Ability to ensure patient safety and comfort at all times
• Ability to accurately document work tasks and other related activities including continuing education credits as required
• Ability to participate in continuing education, staff meetings, and in-service educational offerings as related to the requirements of the position and to remain compliant with hospital, Joint Commission, and other regulatory or accrediting agencies
• Ability to assume responsibility for personal and professional growth and development

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and incentives, including day 1 health benefits – no waiting period!
• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Generous PTO accrual to support work-life balance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement to further your education
• Wellness benefits to support your overall health
• Sign-On Bonuses Available!