Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to compassionate care. As a Surgical Services Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of surgical instruments. You will be responsible for inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing instruments, contributing to the overall success of surgical procedures. This role offers a chance to be part of a mission-driven team that values your skills and dedication to patient care. With a commitment to professional growth and community impact, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Licensure in Sterile Processing preferred from IAHCSMM or CBSPD.
• High School diploma or 1 year of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate surgical instruments for quality and completeness.
• Operate sterilization equipment and perform decontamination processes.
• Maintain inventory levels for surgical case carts.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Quality Assurance

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year of Job-Specific Experience

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Surgical Services
• Schedule: PRN
• Hospital: Calumet Hospital
• Location: Chilton, WI

What You Will Do

Inspect, assemble, and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine the need for repair or replacement, validate the completeness of sets, and facilitate effective sterilization.

• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers, and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets, and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to ensure availability for case carts.
• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) is preferred.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or the EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and perspective to their civilian careers with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied through our official application process. Be alert for fraudulent employment offers. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options and wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer match plans, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave and adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and ways to give back to your community.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.