Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing - Full Time - Experience Required

About the role

The Sterile Processing Department is the foundation of surgical and procedural areas within hospitals, ASC’s and clinical arenas. SPD has a strong focus on teamwork within the department and surgical services. At SNHMC we are currently servicing 25+ departments, and foundation facilities. Our department runs with three shifts during the week and rotating weekends and call for weekend coverage. With entry level positions and room for career advancement, sterile processing technicians play a critical role in the sanitation and infection control efforts of a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

- Sort instruments. - Pre-clean instruments using ultrasonic process in preparation for mechanical wash. - Operate mechanical washer. - Inspect instruments for functionality and recommends replacement as needed. - Assemble instrument trays according to count sheets. - Select appropriate sterilization process. - Wrap and packages instrument sets.

Requirements

- High School Graduate or GED - Knowledge of medical terminology and technical terminology related to Sterile Processing - Effective written and verbal skills

Qualifications

- Within 180 days: Instrument decontamination, Instrument sterilization and packaging, Operate and troubleshoot sterilization machines, Computerized documentation, Quality audits

Benefits

- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees - Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Life insurance - Short- and long-term disability - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Competitive pay - Tuition & Certification Reimbursement - Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program - 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan - Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

Schedule

2:30pm - 11:00pm, rotating call, weekends, and holidays