Sterile Process Tech

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign on bonus

Health Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment

Descripción de la vacante

Lutheran Health Network is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician I to ensure clean, sterile, and properly functioning surgical instruments for operating rooms and procedures. You will prepare instrument sets, support case carts, and help maintain a sterile environment per hospital policies.

The role emphasizes infection control, inventory management, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting, with benefits including sign-on bonus, loan repayment, and comprehensive coverage.

Formación

• 0–2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory.
• Effective communication and teamwork with healthcare personnel.

Responsabilidades

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on labeled shelves for easy access.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily to meet hospital needs.
• Adheres to infection control policies and standard precautions to prevent infections.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames.
• Performs inventory checks and replenishes expired items on carts.
• Communicates with nursing units to track missing equipment and documents losses.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Conocimientos

Sterile processing

Instrument reprocessing

Infection control

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Descripción del empleo

Sterile Processing Tech

Position Type: Full Time - 40 hours a week, 2p-10:30p M-F

• Sign on bonus up to $2k
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Sterile Processing Tech

Position Type: Full Time - 40 hours a week, 2p-10:30p M-F

Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $2k
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for picking surgical instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. The Sterile Processing Technician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.

Essential Functions

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
• Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
• Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.