Central Service Tech I - 2nd Shift (Turn Center)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Central Service Tech I for the Turn Center in Iowa City on the 2nd shift, Saturday through Wednesday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. This full‑time position is located at Medical Center University.

Under supervision, you will decontaminate, prepare, package, sterilize, store, and distribute sterile medical devices. You will monitor inventory, perform quality checks, and document processes to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• One year experience in a hospital-related field provides background in sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, inspects, cleans, and assembles instrument trays and implants.
• Performs sterilization, packaging inspection, and documents processing.
• Manages inventory and replenishes stock; uses computer systems for tracking.
• Labels, seals and documents items; participates in quality assurance.
• Handles high volumes of complex equipment; responds to emergencies and urgent cases.
• Performs regular biological monitoring of sterilizers and preventive maintenance.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Central Service Tech I - 2nd Shift (Turn Center)

The Department of Central Sterilizing Services is seeking to fill a full-time Central Service Technician on 2nd shift. This position will be scheduled Saturday-Wednesday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. 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

Position and Application details:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10calendar 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.

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

Compensation

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 .

• 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.