STERILE PROCESSING TECH - Full Time Evenings

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of Instrumentation, supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices.
• Initiates case carts for Surgical Services.
• Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital.
• Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties.
• Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.
• Interacts professionally with patients and family.
• Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurance, as necessary.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients for treatment.
• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical / pain procedure, or all anticipated endoscopes, instruments, supplies and equipment of each individual GI Lab procedure.
• Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, sharps); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulating RN and surgeon and/or corrects immediately.

Schedule

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week with a convenient afternoon/evening schedule.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as Central Service Technician.
• Obtains national certification within 18 months of hire into the department.