Central Service Tech I - 1st Shift

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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On Campus

Merit-based appointment

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Iowa is seeking a dedicated Central Service Technician on 2nd shift for the Medical Center Downtown campus in Iowa City. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, and inventory management of surgical instrument trays with emphasis on quality and safety.

Successful candidates will work on a full-time schedule, with potential for an additional opening at another campus location. Contact Ingrid Gustafson for questions.

Competenze

• High school graduation or equivalent with coursework in physical and natural sciences and mathematics.
• 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.

Mansioni

• Decontaminates, inspects, cleans, sorts, disassembles and reassembles instrument trays; operates washers; performs microbicidal processes and follows safety controls.
• Assembles instrument trays to procedure cards; documents missing items; works in a high-stress environment and supports urgent add-on cases.
• Performs sterilization, packaging inspection, equipment operation and proper documentation; verifies parameters for all instruments.
• Manages inventory for supplies and implants; restocks items and notes expiration dates in the inventory system.
• Performs biological monitoring of sterilizers; conducts challenge tests and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Participates in in-service programs and performs other duties as assigned.
• Physical ability to move 25 lbs, push/pull and perform repetitive motions.

Formazione

High school graduation or equivalent

One year hospital-related experience

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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 move 25 lbs, push/pull, and perform repetitive motions

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Minimum Eligibility Requirements

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

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Central Service Tech I
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 7

Contact Information

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