Sterile Proc Tech I

aah; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the second shift (3:00 pm–11:30 pm) with on-call weekends and holidays. This full-time role offers 40 hours weekly with benefits eligibility.

Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, packaging, and quality checks of instruments, and supporting case carts and inventory control. Education: High School Graduate; Experience: No experience required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and reprocess instruments following policy.
• Sterilize instruments and verify sterility.
• Package and label sterilized items for storage and use.
• Assist with case carts, inventory, and order verification.
• Maintain safety and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Medical terminology

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Sterilizers

Sonic washer

Job description

Department:

37719 AMC Grafton - Sterile Processing Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Second shift 3-1130pm with on call weekend and holiday rotation

Pay Range:

$20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities:

• Receives soiled and contaminated items in decontamination area. Sorts equipment, rinses as needed, places equipment through sonic tanks and washers, reassembles trays, performs safety checks, hangs and sorts instruments, wraps sets according to set policy, and wraps towels and basins appropriately.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment using the aerator, gas sterilizer or steam sterilizer and operates glass dryer. Packages items in steri/peel as required. Performs quality assurance testing for all methods of sterilization to ensure sterility of supplies. Hand cleans miscellaneous instruments (Baxter pump, hypothermo units, etc.) and operates the cart cleaner.
• Ensures proper care and handling of high cost instrumentation and equipment to include items requiring special handling, laser instrumentation, orthopedic implants, cardiac assist devices, endoscopic and microscopic instrumentation.
• May build case carts according to procedure and physician preference as specified. File case cart sheets and requisitions, responds to Code 4s with defibrillator and back up supplies, maintains CPR annies, tests autoclaves with the tests according to procedure, and changes graphs as necessary.
• Checks incoming trays and follows up with departments as to missing instruments or parts.
• Takes immediate and appropriate action if a question of sterilizer failure occurs.
• Receives and records orders for supplies as requested by departments. Records accurate product number and assures all forms are correctly completed for proper billing. Marks, dates and stocks equipment, which may include returning to appropriate department on a timely basis.
• Opens and unpacks supply boxes, checking for damaged goods and number of items received. Reports any discrepancies to the supervisor. Performs credits for unused products returned, checks stock levels, copies supply sheets, checks carts for outdated supplies, and performs general cleaning of shelves.
• May performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

None Required.

Education Required:

High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Ability to function in fast paced stressful, environment.

Knowledge of sterilization principles and applications.

Familiarity with medical terminology.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above shoulders various times throughout the workday.

Must be able to:

lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.

lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.

carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

Must be able to:

push/pull with 30 lbs of force.

perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.

Atmosphere in work environment may contain fumes and dust.

Will be exposed to chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids. Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

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