Central Service Tech I – 1st Shift (50%)

University of Iowa; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Iowa is seeking a part-time Central Service Technician for the Central Sterilizing Services department on 1st shift (50%). The role is located within the Integrated Services Center in Coralville and reports to Healthcare.

Responsibilities include decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of sterile medical devices. The candidate will perform inventory management, quality assurance, and urgent item requests while maintaining safety and documentation

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with science and mathematics coursework.
• One year of hospital-related experience providing sterile technique exposure.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, inspects, cleans, and reassembles surgical instrument trays and implants.
• Operates endoscope washers and washers; adheres to safety and quality controls.
• Performs sterilization, packaging inspection, documentation, and proper labeling of items.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Lifting 25 lbs

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Automatic endoscope washers

Sonic washers

Mechanical washer/decontaminators

Job description

The Department of Central Sterilizing Services is seeking to fill a part-time (50%) Central Service Technician on 1st shift. This position will be scheduled Sunday and Monday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. This position will be located within the Integrated Services Center in Coralville. 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.

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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

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: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 7

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Rachel Tortora
• Contact Email: [e-mail]