Sterile Processing Tech

Summit Orthopedics; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 31,271 - 39,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for their Minnetonka Surgery Center. This full-time position involves decontaminating, preparing, and sterilizing surgical instruments, as well as maintaining inventory. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least a year of experience in sterile processing, and necessary certifications. The role offers a hiring salary range of $22.70 to $28.38 per hour, along with a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of previous Sterile Processing experience required.
• Successful completion of educational or training program within one year of hire (preferred).
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Attention to Detail

Inventory Management

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Surgical Instrumentation

Biological Monitoring Systems

Job description

Overview

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment.

Position

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, documentation, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and supplies used in the operating room. This position may also perform the duties of stocking supplies in pre and post-op areas.

This position is eligible for a $3,000 Sign On Bonus (amount pro-rated based on assigned FTE).

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Minnetonka Surgery Center. 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday with variable start and end times. This role may require flexibility to float to other Summit locations as needed.

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Nationally recognized Sterile Processing certification highly desired upon hire or must be obtained within 90 days of successful completion of educational/training program.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment; inspects, assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory; submit requisitions; collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly: completes requisitions for repair or replacement of surgical instrumentation; removes defective instrumentation from general service.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Disposes of filled suction and trash containers.
• Documents all steps of the sterilization process accurately and legibly; maintains sterilization logs and organizes evidence of sterilization processes.
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Acts as staff resource in matters related to sterile processing.

Qualifications

Education

High School (required)

Experience

• Minimum of one year of previous Sterile Processing experience required.
• Successful completion of educational or training program within one year of hire (preferred).

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (required)
• Cert Sterile Proc Tech (required)

Compensation and Benefits

Summit's hiring range for this position is $22.70 to $28.38 per hour. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

About Summit

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1100+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Equal Opportunity

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.