Description
To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. At University Hospitals, this is more than just our mission. These words embody the opportunities available to the many world-class doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and support staff that choose to join UH and Be the Difference.
UH Parma Medical Center is actively seeking Sterile Processing Technicians who are essential in ensuring a safe and sterile healthcare environment, crucially supporting the effective delivery of medical care.
Benefits of joining our team include -
Career Development Opportunities:
Start and Grow : Begin in a non-certified role and let us help you progress. UH offers a robust training program designed to equip you with the skills necessary for certification.
Certification Support: UH will pay for your certification, allowing you to advance your career without the financial burden.
Supportive Leadership and Culture:
Team-Oriented Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support. Our leadership is committed to creating a positive workplace.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
Sign-On Bonus: Receive up to $3,000 as a sign-on bonus for certified technicians or non-certified technicians with at least 6 months of work experience.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
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A Brief Overview
The Sterile Processing Technician role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.
What You Will Do
Performs decontamination procedure
Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization
Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods
Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team
Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of
Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education Qualifications
High School Equivalent / GED required.
Graduate of a Sterile Processing program preferred.
Experience Qualifications
Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Basic medical terminology (Preferred proficiency)
Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)
Attention to details. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Effective January 1, 2019 - all non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians system wide will have two years to become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM and must maintain certification thereafter. (Required)
Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Rarely
Lifting - Constantly (50 lbs)
Carrying - Constantly (50 lbs)
Pushing - Constantly (50 lbs)
Pulling - Constantly (50 lbs)
Climbing - Constantly (50 lbs)
Balancing - Constantly
Stooping - Constantly
Kneeling - Constantly
Crouching - Constantly
Crawling - Constantly
Reaching - Constantly
Handling - Constantly
Grasping - Constantly
Feeling - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Frequently
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly