Central Service Tech I - 1st Shift

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On campus work

Merit appointment

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a full-time Central Service Technician for 2nd shift at the Medical Center Downtown campus in Iowa City. Responsibilities include decontamination, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution of sterile instruments, and inventory management.

Strong attention to quality assurance and ability to handle high-volume, high-stress environments are essential. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with science courses and at least one year in a

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with science/mathematics coursework.
• One year experience in a hospital-related field or sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, clean, and assemble instruments and trays.
• Operate endoscope washers and decontamination equipment.
• Document items processed and maintain quality assurance.
• Stock and inventory supplies and monitor expiration dates.
• Perform sterilization per manufacturer instructions and parameters.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Endoscope washers

Sonic washers

Mechanical washer/decontaminators

Job description

The Department of Central Sterilizing Services is seeking to fill a full-time Central Service Technician on 2nd shift. This position will be scheduled Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. This position will be located within the Medical Center Downtown campus in Iowa City. There is also an additional opening within the Turn Center-Medical Center University Campus.

Under general supervision, this position performs technical duties involving all aspects of sterile processing: decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, sterile storage, distribution of sterile medical devices and inventorying, stocking and distribution of medical supplies.

Position Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, inspects, cleans, sorts, disassembles and reassembles complex surgical instrument and implant trays, operates automatic endoscope washers, sonic washers, and mechanical washer/decontaminators. Performs microbicidal processes, standard/transmission based precautions, engineering, and work practice controls. Handles large volumes of complex, high dollar flexible endoscopes, delicate eye instruments, power equipment and different instrument patterns.
• Accesses reference materials via computer systems, follows guides and instructions to assemble high volumes of complex of instrument and implant trays. Inspects and evaluates instruments for function and cleanliness. Confirms all quality assurance mechanisms are in place. Labels, seals and documents all items processed.
• Performs all aspects of sterilization, packaging inspection, equipment operation, safety procedures, proper documentation, and prioritization. Sterilizes items per manufacturer’s instructions, verifies correct parameters used for all instruments.
• Assembles instrument trays in accordance with patient/surgeon procedure specific cards within appropriate time frame and documents missing items. Performs duties in a high stress environment, responds to emergencies and urgent add-on cases. Receives and responds to a high volume of phone calls to provide additional items as needed.
• Performs inventory management for high volume of supplies and implants. Monitors and replenishes stock levels through use of multiple computer software programs and checks stock expiration dates. Documents usages in inventory system, restocks items, and adds new items to inventory.
• Performs regular biological monitoring of sterilizers to ensure sterilizer efficacy. Conducts challenge tests on sterilization and decontamination equipment. Performs preventative maintenance functions on all equipment.
• Participates in and contributes to in-service programs on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to move25 lbs, push/pull, and perform repetitive motions

1. High school graduation or equivalent, with courses in the physical and natural sciences and mathematics; or

2. One year experience in a hospital-related field that would provide a background in medical environment or sterile technique as it applies to medical supplies and equipment.

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Ingrid Gustafson
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .