Sterile Processing Apprentice- Part Time, Evening/Nights

Holland Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Holland Hospital offers an educational opportunity to become a Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice. The role involves decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of instrumentation, assembly of instrument trays, and receipt and storage of supplies under supervision.

Pay range is $17.22 to $24.11 per hour for a part-time position (24 hours every 2 weeks) with weeknight shifts. High School diploma or GED is required and Sterile Processing Certification must be obtained within six months after hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Sterile Processing Certification must be obtained within six months after hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Processes instruments for cleaning, inspection, and testing for proper functioning, assembly and sterilization according to standards.
• Replenishes or assists with inventory and restocking of clinical carts (Adult, Pediatric, Infant Code Carts, Cystoscope, Urology, Isolation, Dialysis carts); returns Sharps Carts; assists with traction and bed extension devices.
• Assembles surgical case carts with all items and instruments in a timely manner for procedures.
• Implements infection control measures and uses PPE when handling soiled equipment; maintains clean, organized work area.
• Works under supervision of Lead Preceptor and Supervising Coordinator; Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Certification (within six months of hire)

Job description

An educational opportunity to receive your Sterile Processing Tech Certificate! This position is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, sterilization of instrumentation, assembly of instrument trays and receipt and storage of supplies.

Pay Range: $17.22 to $24.11 per hour

Employment Type: Part Time, 24 hours every 2 weeks.

Schedule: Weeknight shifts 8pm to 4:30am, 3 shifts a week, every 3rd Friday and Saturday night 11pm to 7:30am.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED, Must obtain Sterile Processing Certification within six months after hire/transfer.

Instrument Processing

Under supervision, processes instruments effectively to include cleaning, inspection, and testing for proper functioning, assembly and sterilization according to standards.

Replenishment of Clinical Specialty Carts

Under supervision, replenishes or assists with the inventory check and restocking of all clinical specialty carts including Adult, Pediatric, and Infant Code Carts; Flexible Cystoscope Cart, Urology Carts, Isolation Carts, House Line Carts, and Dialysis Carts. Picks up and returns Sharps Carts to clinical departments. Assembles/disassembles (or assists with) traction and bed extension devices.

Set up of Surgical Case Carts

Under supervision, assembles case carts to include all surgery items and instruments in a timely manner for surgical cases.

Infection Control Measures

Washes hands before and after all procedures including bathroom breaks, uses proper P.P.E. when handling any soiled equipment and monitors and records biological controls.

Work Area

Keeps work area clean, organized and free of excess material. Keeps all surfaces as dry as possible. Helps maintain a clean break area.

The Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice works under the direct supervision of the Lead Preceptor and Supervising Coordinator.

Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

Why Holland Hospital?

In a word - caring. Here, we not only strive to provide the best possible care to our patients, but also nurture the continued health and wellness of our most valuable asset: our employees. We believe superior service is only possible with a superior workforce. Our collaborative, can-do culture makes all things possible. And, our family-like feel makes Holland Hospital not only a great place to work, but a career that feels like home.