Certified Sterile Processing Tech (Afternoon/Evening Shift: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

Surgery Partners; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company–

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to care for and prepare surgical instruments and supplies in accordance with AAMI standards. You will maintain inventory, order supplies, and perform sterilizer testing while keeping accurate records.

Proficiency in aseptic technique and instrument handling is essential. The role requires a High School diploma, 2+ years of instrument technician experience, and a Certified Sterile Processing Certificate, plus BCLS.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent.
• Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Organize time, equipment, and supplies for the OR based on daily schedule.
• Use equipment accurately to prevent damage and loss of instruments.
• Ensure aseptic techniques per standards of practice.
• Assist in inventory management of supplies and equipment in instrument, decontamination, and sterile rooms.
• Perform daily testing and load-specific biological testing; maintain sterilization logs.
• Follow IFUs for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Clean, wrap, and sterilize equipment using steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high-level disinfection with the endoscope reprocessor.
• Account for instruments upon receipt from the OR.
• Assist in cleaning and turnover of OR rooms between cases.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Instrument handling

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical ability

Public speaking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Sterile Processing Certificate

Tools

Sterilization equipment operation

Job description

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualifiedpeople or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact [e-mail]

Salary Range: $16.50 - $26.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies according to AAMI standards. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.

• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and ensures needed items are readily available for the OR based on the daily schedule.
• Uses equipment accurately to ensure no equipment is broken or instrument lost.
• Confirms that proper aseptic techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.
• Assists in managing inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the instrument room, decontamination room and sterile supply room.
• Performs daily testing and load specific biological testing as required per policy and maintains sterilization logs.
• Uses manufacturer's IFU's for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Performs the cleaning, wrapping and sterilization of equipment, utilizing multiple methods to include: steam sterilization, Sterrad, Steris, and high level disinfection with the automated endoscope reprocessor.
• Ensures instruments are accounted for upon receipt from the OR.
• Assists in the cleaning and turn-over of OR rooms between cases, as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience
• Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.