Central Processing Technician / SEIU - D, Evenings, AGH, Full Time

Highmark Health; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Central Processing Technician to manage medical instruments and equipment. This full-time role offers a sign-on bonus based on experience, with responsibilities including cleaning, sterilizing, and distributing equipment in a hospital setting.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Qualifications

• Must pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transporting soiled equipment and performing decontamination and disinfection.
• Operating sterilizers according to regulatory requirements.
• Inspecting, auditing, and assembling surgical instrument sets.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

We are currently offering a sign-on bonus for Central Processing Technician eligible full-time positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus depends on your years of Central Processing experience.

$5,000 sign-on bonus, 2-year commitment – no experience necessary

$7,000 sign-on bonus, 2-year commitment – 1 – 2 years of Sterile Processing experience, with certification

$10,000 sign-on bonus, 2-year commitment > 2 years of Sterile Processing experience with certification

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This role involves receiving, cleaning, distributing, and storing medical instruments and equipment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transporting soiled equipment and performing decontamination and disinfection using automated equipment and manual cleaning. (30%)
• Operating sterilizers according to regulatory requirements and manufacturer’s instructions. (30%)
• Inspecting, auditing, and assembling surgical instrument sets and medical devices for use in the Operating Room and other patient care areas. Assembling surgical case carts accurately and efficiently. (30%)
• Processing requests for patient care equipment via computerized systems and telephone. (5%)
• Contacting outside vendors for rental patient care equipment delivery, if needed. (5%)
• Performing other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• For Central Service Technician (CST) hired after 12/29/2020: Employees practicing central sterile procedures before December 29, 2020, are exempt from certification requirements. They must pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire and maintain certification as either CRCST or CSPDT.

Preferred:

• Experience in sterile processing or at least six months in a hospital setting preferred.

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