Central Service Tech I - 3rd Shift

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa seeks full-time Central Service Technicians for 3rd shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating on-call/weekends/holidays. Roles are located in Coralville and Iowa City, performing sterile processing duties across decontamination, sterilization, packaging, and inventory management.

Under supervision, you will handle complex instrument trays, maintain QA, and document all processes. Requires high school diploma or equivalent, with hospital-related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year hospital-related experience or background in sterile technique preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, inspects, cleans, and assembles instrument trays and implants.
• Operates endoscope washers, sonic washers, and decontamination equipment.
• Performs sterilization, packaging inspection, and proper documentation of items.
• Assembles instrument trays per procedure cards and documents missing items.
• Maintains inventory levels and uses multiple computer software programs.
• Performs biological monitoring and preventative maintenance on sterilizers.
• Participates in in-service programs and team training.
• Performs other duties as assigned and can move 25 lbs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Sterile technique

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

The Department of Central Sterilizing Services is seeking to fill full-time Central Service Technicians on 3rd shift. This position will be available to work Monday-Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with rotating on-call/weekends/holidays. This position will be located within the Integrated Services Center in Coralville, IA. Openings are also available within the Turn Center within the Medical Center University Campus 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.

Position And Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as required to the submission:

• Resume

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]