Certified Sterile Processing Technician

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free parking

Sign-on bonus for externals

Résumé du poste

University Hospitals is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician – Certified to join our central services team in Cleveland, OH. You will handle decontamination, sterilization, packaging and distribution of instrument trays for patient care, while supporting perioperative workflows.

An external candidate who is certified in sterile processing is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus and full-time benefits. The role includes diverse shifts and a required training schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program preferred.
• Experience in hospital central service decontamination preferred.
• Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM is required.

Responsabilités

• Picks, stores and distributes reusable patient care equipment and instrument trays.
• Participates as a productive member of the OR processing team.
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers and co-workers.
• Complies with department orientation documentation and policies.

Connaissances

Medical terminology

Sterilization methods

Equipment knowledge

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Formation

High School / GED

Sterile Processing Certification (Preferred)

Description du poste

• Full Time
• Varying shift times include 11am-11:30am and 3pm-11:30pm
• Working every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Day Shift training M-F to start required
• Competitive hourly rate + $2.00 per hour incentive pay

Free parking

For full time positions, University Hospitals is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus to external applicants who are certified in sterile processing.

A Brief Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician – Certified role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.

What You Will Do

• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
• Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
• Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing (Preferred)

Work Experience

• Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and chemical, assembly, inventory or distribution experience. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
• Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
• Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)
• Attention to details. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM. (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Work Locations

11100 Euclid Avenue

11100 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland 44106