CPD Tech

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

DailyPay Benefits

Full benefits package (Medical, Dental

Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech I to decontaminate, assemble, package and sterilize surgical instruments, supporting efficient case flow and infection-control practices. You will handle endoscopes, maintain inventories, and uphold safety standards in a hospital environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of a sterile processing program, and a commitment to obtain certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a sterile processing program.
• One year of general work experience.
• Agreement to obtain certification in sterile processing within 18 months of hire through CBSPD or HSPA.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and decontaminates instruments using washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing.
• Assembles instruments ensuring cleanliness and function.
• Prepares instruments for sterilization using packaging and wrapping techniques.
• Sterilizes instruments by loading carts and operating steam and low-temperature sterilizers.
• Maintains instrument flow and supports inventory and case cart setup.
• Maintains GI unit environment, endoscopic equipment, and supplies.

Skills

General work experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day ShiftDescription: Hours | Schedule: 40 Hours per week

Days Shift Highlights and Benefits:Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term DisabilityRetirement savings plan with employer match and contributionsColleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizesUnlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the countryTuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.

What the Sterile Processing Tech I will do:

Properly identifies and decontaminates instruments through use of washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing techniques.Assembles instruments correctly, ensuring appropriate cleanliness and function is achieved.Prepares instruments for sterilization through proper packaging, rigid container system, and wrapping techniques.Sterilizes instruments by correctly loading carts and operating sterilizers (Steam Sterilizer and Low Temperature).Properly handles sterilized instruments for storage and distribution.Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case cart set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs.Anticipates and prioritizes instrument and supply needs using surgery lists, instrument tracking systems and inventory levels of instruments.Maintains the GI unit environment and endoscopic equipment, accessories, and supplies as directed.Ensures proper use, function, and safety within infection control guidelines.

• Ensures all endoscopes are cleaned and disinfected according to institutional policy and procedures.
• Ensures endoscopic accessories are cleaned and sterilized after use.
• Ensures that a leakage test is performed following each use of endoscope per manufacturer recommendations.
• Make sure to check angulation of scopes as needed.
• Send out endoscopes in need of repair and communicate that with Manager and Service Line Lead.
• Implements universal precautions.
• Maintain all appropriate equipment and sterilization/disinfection documentation.
• Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a sterile processing program.
• One year of general work experience.
• Agreement to get certification in sterile processing within 18 months of hire through CBSPD or HSPA.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.