INSTRUMENT TECH I - EAMC CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center in Alabama is seeking a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician to sterilize and disinfect surgical instruments and medical devices for use in patient care areas. You will prepare, package, and store items and support Perioperative Services with case carts.

The role requires commitment to certification within 24 months and making certification a condition of continued employment; healthcare experience is preferred. On-site position based in Alabama.

Qualifications

• Must become a certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician within 24 months.
• Certification is a condition of continued employment.
• IAHCSMM/HSPA certification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterilization and disinfection of medical devices for patient care areas.
• Assemble case carts and supplies for Perioperative Services.
• Restock and issue specialty carts, crash carts and requisitioned medical devices.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Performs all duties associated with the delivery of sterilized surgical instrumentation and the disinfection of medical devices for use in patient care areas. These duties require achieving competencies in decontamination, prep and packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution. Supports services in patient care areas by promoting highest quality reprocessing. Assembles case carts and supplies for Perioperative Services. Restocks and issues specialty carts, crash carts and issues requisitioned medical devices throughout EAMC.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• N/A
• Required Registration/License/Certification
• Employee must become a certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (preferably by CBSPD, Inc.) within 24 months of CS employment.
• After initial 12 months of employment, employee will be given at least four consecutive testing opportunities to pass the examination.
• Achieving certification is a condition of continued employment.
• IAHCSMM/HSPA certification is also acceptable.
• Preferred Education
• N/A
• Preferred Experience
• Previous experience in healthcare setting
• Preferred Registration/License/Certification