Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, inspects, assembles and packages instrument sets, supplies and equipment in accordance with operative schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Cleans and operates sterilizer equipment.
• Buils case carts according to physician/procedure-specific preference.
• Responsible for the decontamination, disinfection and cleaning or various reusable surgical instruments.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of sterilization process and techniques involving both steam and chemical means.
• Effectively enters, modifies and searches for relevant information in the instrument tracking system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical case preparation.
• Correctly identifies and retrieves pertinent instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request.
• Incorporates infection control guidelines while transferring, storing and transporting sterile packages.
• Interacts with external customers, such as vendors and surgical reps for the processing of loaner trays and receipt of CEU’s
• Follows and promotes industry standards and best practices, as supported by AAMI and AORN.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills while meeting requests of both the operating rooms and external clinics.
• Must be able the think critically and act quickly to meet the needs of all patients.
• Responsible for aiding in the education and training of fellow associates.

Requirements

• High School or GED (Required)
• Less than 1 years Experience in sterile Processing, surgery or related field. may be substituted for work Experience .
• Scheduled Weekly Hours As Needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge of reading, writing and math normally acquired through High school education.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Skills

• Working knowledge of sterilization process and techniques involving both steam and chemical means.
• Knowledge of surgical case preparation.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay

• Variable

Schedule

• Variable