Sterile Processing Technician - Surgical Services - FT - Days - MHW

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference and is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods and substances.
• Properly disposes of bio-hazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and supplies.
• Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspections.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• One (1) year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician preferred.
• Successful completion of a recognized training program in Central Sterile Processing preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Keyboard Entry: 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Reaching: 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg: 80%
• Sitting: 40%
• Squatting: 40%
• Standing: 80%
• Walking: 80%
• Audible Speech: 80%
• Hearing Acuity: 80%
• Depth Perception: 80%
• Distinguish Color: 40%
• Seeing - Far: 80%
• Seeing - Near: 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste: 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 80%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals: 40%
• Dust: 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals: 80%
• Hazardous Medication: 80%
• Latex: 60%
• Computer Monitor: 80%
• Extreme Heat/Cold: 60%
• Fire Risk: 40%
• Hazardous Noise: 80%
• Heating Devices: 80%
• Moving Mechanical Parts: 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects: 80%
• Potential Electric Shock: 40%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 60%

Complexity of work requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.