Central Processing Technician, SVH, Full Time

Highmark Health; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Central Processing Technician to join their team. This full-time position offers a comprehensive sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, reflecting the importance of this role in ensuring the cleanliness and safety of medical instruments. The technician will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing equipment, as well as managing inventory and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and preferably some experience in sterile processing. Join a dedicated team committed to maintaining high standards in healthcare.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; certification preferred.
• Experience in sterile processing or hospital settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment.
• Stocks, packages, and distributes medical supplies.
• Manages inventories and performs quality assurance testing.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Quality Assurance Testing

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 – more than 2 years of Sterile Processing experience with certification

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances, and equipment. (30%)
2. Receives, stocks, packages, and distributes medical instruments and equipment. (30%)
3. Performs and documents quality assurance testing and inspection on stock. Manages inventories and reorders supplies. (30%)
4. Properly disposes of biohazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and unusable equipment and supplies. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.
• For Central Service Technicians hired after 12/29/2020: Employees practicing central sterile services before December 29, 2020, are exempt from certification requirements but must pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire and maintain certification as CRCST or CSPDT.

Preferred:

• Experience in sterile processing or hospital settings.
• Enrollment in a surgical tech / sterile processing program.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities and may not include all tasks required.

Compliance: All employees must adhere to ethical, legal, and behavioral standards, including HIPAA, company policies, and data security guidelines.

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