Sterile Processing Equipment Technician 2

Norwalk Hospital Association; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital Association in Norwalk, CT seeks an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to support the decontamination, sterilization and case-cart workflow for the surgical services. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to AAMI standards, and ability to work independently with weekend coverage as needed.

The position offers benefits including PTO, health/dental/vision coverage, and retirement plans. Minimum HS diploma and at least three years in sterile processing required.

Qualifications

• Minimum formal education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes workflow of the Sterile Processing Department and OR needs.
• Communicates needs and priorities to Supervisor or Lead Tech.
• Verifies that all equipment and instruments required for the next day\'s procedures are accounted for.
• Prepares case carts for next day\'s procedures and resolves shortages.
• Ensures sterile processing functions comply with AAMI standards and regulations.
• Maintains designated levels of sterile and nonsterile supplies.
• Instructs and mentors new employees during peak or emergency situations.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Fulfills all Level 1 Tech responsibility. Under minimal supervision, performs various manual and automated activities in the processing of equipment, surgical instruments and supplies for decontamination, sterilization and general processing. Responsible for item tracking and inspection using a computerized system tracking program. Distributes and prepares equipment, instruments and supplies used for the care and treatment of surgical and endoscopic patients. Works independently and assumes charge role on weekends and during the week as needed.

Responsibilities

• 1. Prioritizes workflow of the Sterile Processing Department. Prioritizes immediate needs of the Operating Room and other departments with stat requests. Uses critical thinking to prioritize work to be completed on each shift using the volume of the curren
• 2. Takes responsibility for communicating needs and priorities to the Supervisor or Lead Tech. Attends daily communication meetings including huddles and shift change meetings.
• 3. Verifies that all equipment and insruments required for the next day's procedures have been accounted for following established departmental guidelines.
• 4. Prepares case carts for next day's procedures while identifying missing equipment, supplies & instruments following departmental guidelines for shortage resolution.
• 5. Works with the Supervisor or Lead Tech to ensure all sterile processing functions comply with the AAMI standards and other appropriate regulations in all areas including decontamination, products sterility, packaging integrity, department equipment monito
• 6. Works with the Supervisor to maintain designated levels of sterile and nonsterile supplies for the department and hospital.
• 7. Instructs and mentors new employees in prioritizing work flow during peak & emergency situation while demonstrating proficiency & efficiency.
• 8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information

Required: This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of three years sterile processing experience. Minimum Experience: three years Desired:

Company

Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit

418

Department

Sterile Processing

Exempt

No

Salary Range

$19.54 - $37.94 Hourly

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Available benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounts

Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.