Sterile Processing Technician - Surgical Services - FT - Evenings - MRH

About the role

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Receives, cleans, sterilizes and stores surgical instruments and equipment.

Schedule

Monday - Friday with weekend Call on rotation

Responsibilities

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

Skills

• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Equipment Sterilization
• Hand Hygiene
• Organization Skills
• Responding to Change
• Standards of Behavior

Requirements

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

Working conditions include:

• Bending and Stooping: 0%
• Climbing: 0%
• Keyboard Entry: 80%
• Kneeling: 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater: 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 25 - 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: