C S Technician - Sterile Processing - Full-Time/PRN - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Provider Careers at Bronson Medical Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

PTO accrual

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital is seeking a C S Technician for Sterile Processing. The role requires a HS diploma or GED, and preferred completion of a Central Services Technology Program or related experience.

You’ll work under supervision, rotate across Sterile Processing areas, and support sterile instrument handling and case carts. Bronson offers day-1 benefits, competitive pay, PTO, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits, and sign-on bonuses up to $3,000 (less than 1 year

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a Central Services Technology Program or 6 months of experience in a Sterile Processing/Central Services environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents including schedules, IFUs, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and related regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify disposable items needed in surgical cases for case carts or requests.
• Report to the manager and work with all levels of staff in surgery.
• Maintain compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work environment and ensure patient safety.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Reading schedules

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Central Services Technology Program (preferred)

Tools

Instrument-tracking software

Email/computer systems

Job description

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

C S Technician - Sterile Processing - Full-Time/PRN - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Description

Join Our Sterilization and Reprocessing Team at Bronson Methodist Hospital! Are you ready to advance your career in a supportive, patient-focused environment? Bronson Methodist Hospital, is looking for compassionate and dedicated C S Techs to join our team.

Why Choose Bronson?

We offer competitive benefits and incentives, including:

• Day 1 health benefits - no waiting period!
• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Generous PTO accrual to support work-life balance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement to further your education
• Wellness benefits to support your overall health
• Sign-On Bonuses Available! We are excited to offer competitive sign-on bonuses for C S Techs: Up to $3,000 for C S Techs with less than 1 year of experience Up to $20,000 for experienced C S Tech Please note: Bonus amounts may vary based on experience, shift, and approved hours.

Key Responsibilities

• This position will also be responsible to identify disposable items needed in surgical cases so they can be pulled when required for case carts or as requested.
• This position reports to the manager and works cooperatively with all levels of staff in surgery.
• Must be able to practice within the guidelines of the Reprocessing Department policies and procedures.
• Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Successful completion of organization, unit, and job-specific competencies within a 90-day orientation period. Orientation may be extended for an additional 30 days upon manager discretion.
• Ability to read and interpret documents including surgical schedules, sterilizer printouts, instructions for use (IFU’s), policies, procedures, and other forms of written communication
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally when interacting with others in person or via the telephone or intercom system
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
• Ability to utilize computer programs including, email, instrument-tracking programs, computer-based learning applications, and internet searches
• Ability to learn and retain knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical terminology, human anatomy, sterilization practices, basic microbiology, and aseptic technique
• Ability to learn and apply the technical aspects of the position which requires excellent hand-eye coordination, color differentiation, routine lifting of up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving of bulky or awkward items or items weighing up to 50 pounds, good hearing comprehension, manual dexterity and the ability to operate various forms of cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, assembly, inspection, or sterilization equipment
• Ability to rotate to all areas of a Sterile Processing/Central Services Department
• Ability to simultaneously manage stressful situations and multiple job tasks calmly and professionally
• Ability to provide consistent, excellent, customer service to stakeholders
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information including knowledge of HIPAA and other appropriate regulations and laws
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical terminology, human anatomy, aseptic technique, microbiology and infection control practices, disinfection and sterilization practices is preferred
• Completion of a Central Services Technology Program or six months experience in a Sterile Processing/Central Services environment is preferred
• This position involves work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of technical duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
• Demonstrate the ability to receive, handle, and process contaminated, reusable medical instrumentation and equipment as required
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately inspect, test, and prepare basic surgical instrumentation for sterilization
• Demonstrate the ability to use various sterilization methods and the safety processes for each of these
• Demonstrate the ability to properly store and distribute sterile instrumentation, supplies, equipment, case carts, exchange carts, and other items
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct an accurate inventory and restock areas as required
• Demonstrate the ability to receive materials, instruments, and tissue according to established protocols
• Monitor dated materials to ensure expired items are removed from inventory and appropriately credited
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize computer systems to complete work responsibilities
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Ensure patient safety and comfort at all times
• Accurately document work tasks and other related activities including continuing education credits as required
• Participate in continuing education, staff meetings, and in-service educational offerings as related to the requirements of the position and to remain compliant with hospital, Joint Commission, and other regulatory or accrediting agencies
• Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth and development
• Other related duties as required

Shift

Variable Time Type Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Cost Center 5702 Reprocessing & Sterilization (BMH)

About Bronson

Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.