Central Service Tech I - 1st Shift (Turn Center)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a full-time Central Service Technician for 1st shift in the Turn Center at Medical Center University in Iowa City. Responsibilities include decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of sterile devices with inventory management.

Under supervision, you will handle high volumes of complex instrument sets, maintain quality assurance, and document all processed items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with courses in sciences and mathematics.
• One year of experience in a hospital-related field that would provide a background in sterile technique as it applies to medical supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, inspects, cleans, sorts, disassembles and reassembles complex instrument and implant trays; operates washers and sterilizers.
• Performs labeling, sealing, and documentation of items processed.
• Executes sterilization, packaging inspection, and equipment operation following safety procedures.
• Assembles instrument trays per procedure cards and documents missing items; handles high-stress urgent cases and high call volume for items.
• Manages inventory for supplies and implants, replenishes stock, and tracks expiry dates using computer systems.
• Performs biological monitoring and preventative maintenance on sterilization equipment.
• Participates in in-service programs and performs other duties as assigned.
• Able to move 25 lbs, push/pull, and perform repetitive motions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year hospital-related experience

Job description

The Department of Central Sterilizing Services is seeking to fill a full-time Central Service Technician on 1st shift. This position will be scheduled Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with rotating on-call and weekends. This position will be located within the Turn Center at Medical Center University in Iowa City.

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.

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.

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 .