Sterile Processing Associate

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine’s Integrated Service Center in Omaha, NE is hiring a Sterile Processing Associate for the overnight shift. This full-time role supports patient safety by decontaminating, reprocessing and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment.

The position begins on overnight shift with training on 1st shift for 3–4 weeks. Qualified applicants will be 18+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior sterile processing experience or surgical technologist training preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Aptitude for electronics troubleshooting is a plus.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of approximately 3,000 surgical instruments and sets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, decontaminate, reprocess and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Operate sterilizers and decontamination equipment.
• Support perioperative services and liaise with surgical specialty teams.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Electronics troubleshooting

Sterile processing knowledge

Instrument knowledge (3,000+)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Steam sterilizers

Ethylene oxide sterilizers

Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.Shift:Third Shift (United States of America)Sterile Processing Associate - Full-time - OvernightPosition Highlights:Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Sterile Processing Associate at our Integrated Services Center, in Omaha NE. The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning and sterilizing instruments.Click the link below to watch a short \"Job in a Minute\" video about the sterile processing associate role!https://youtu.be/pEQOVJlVhDw?si=3R5sa1g3mfa32RLNShift:Full Time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)Monday – Friday / Overnight Shift / 10:30 PM - 7:00 AMTraining on 1st shift for the first 3-4 weeks.Location: Integrated Service Center, Omaha NEIf you have questions about applying for this Sterile Processing Associate role you can contact our TA Partner, Rohit Shinde at [e-mail] Work With Nebraska Medicine?Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!Sterile Processing Associate Details:Provide an essential role in patient safety and infection control by insuring surgical instruments and equipment is decontaminated, reprocessed and maintained. Operate several types of surgical instruments, sterilizers and decontamination equipment. Provide support to the Perioperative services staff and serves as a liaison to surgical specialty services for the organization.Required Qualifications:Minimum of 18 years of age required.High school education or equivalent required.Written and verbal communication skills required.Preferred Qualifications:Sterile processing experience or surgical technologist training preferred.Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.Aptitude for electronics troubleshooting preferred.Basic computer skills preferred.Knowledge of approximately 3,000 surgical instruments and specialty surgical instrument sets preferred.Experience using Steam, Ethelene Oxide, and Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma sterilization chambers; PC, laser printer, bar code scanner, bar code printer; Sonic Irrigator; Washer/Decontamination Vessels; Heat Sealer; Biological Autoreader; and Nitrogen Tank preferred.Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.