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

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa's Department of Central Sterilizing Services seeks a full-time Central Service Technician on the 1st shift, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with rotating on-call and weekends. The position is located in the Turn Center at Medical Center University in Iowa City.

Under supervision, the role performs decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of sterile medical devices, and inventories supplies to maintain efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with coursework in physical and natural sciences and mathematics.
• One year experience in a hospital-related field providing a background in medical environment or sterile techniques.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, inspects, cleans, sorts, disassembles and reassembles complex surgical instrument trays and implants.
• Operates endoscope washers, sonic washers, and mechanical washer/decontaminators; performs microbicidal processes with safety precautions.
• Prepares instrument trays within required timeframes and documents missing items; handles emergencies and urgent add-ons.
• Performs inventory management and replenishes stock levels; uses computer systems and tracks expirations.
• Monitors biological indicators for sterilizers and conducts device compatibility checks; performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Participates in in-service programs and adheres to quality and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned; can move 25 lbs and perform repetitive motions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year experience in a hospital-related field

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 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]