Sterile Processing Tech 2 - Sterile Process - St. Vincent Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Central Service Technician to inspect, clean, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments and patient care equipment. Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, inventory control, and supporting perioperative areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and certification within one year of hire, with no prior experience required. This is a collective bargaining unit position at our Ohio facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Central Service Technician within one year of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manually or mechanically decontaminates instruments, trays and equipment using sterile processing methods.
• Sterilizes patient care equipment and supplies following policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Distributes equipment, instruments and supplies to all facility areas; manages inventory and stock levels.
• Assists with onboarding and participates in department meetings and QA/QI activities.
• Performs quality control and documentation of sterilization and infection control processes.
• Handles instrument requisitions and delivers items to operating rooms and related areas.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

Under general supervision, inspects, cleans, assembles and sterilized patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturer's instructions. Distributes equipment, instruments and supplies to all areas of the Medical Center as well as satellite facilities. Responsible for all surgery instruments and equipment needing cleaning, sterilization, etc. Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects soiled/reusable equipment and instruments. Using state of the art sterile processing methods and strict adherence to established procedures, manually/mechanically decontaminates instruments, trays and equipment.
• Sterilizes patient care equipment and supplies by operating sterilizing equipment according to established policies/procedures and following manufacturer's instructions. 'assures processed instrumentation meets the stringent criteria for sterility and use in the OR prior to distribution.
• Inventories/stocks and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as needed. Determines adequate levels of reserve supplies for routine use and emergency situations. Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates, ensuring stock for perioperative room is located to designated areas. Notifies supply chain supervisor of missing items on case cart pick sheets.
• Assists with orientation of new employees. Participates in department meetings, in-services and QA/QI planning.
• Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing. Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control in a sterile area.
• Ensures that controlled activities (i.e., equipment sterilization, PAR levels, sterile wraps, etc.) are documented and maintained in a matter commensurate with accepted standards and protocol.
• Performs duties of instrument technician as needed.
• Fulfills surgical patient material needs by building case cart requisitions and immediate requests as required, and delivers items to the end user by various transportation modes within the facility as part of supply management including perioperative and cardiovascular operating rooms

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Certified as a Central Service Technician by CBSPD or IAHCSMM or obtain within one year of hire. (required)

Education

High school diploma or GED (required)

Work Experience

None

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

• Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
• Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X
• Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
• Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X
• Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X
• Stoop, Kneel X
• Crawling X
• Climbing X
• Balance X
• Bending X

Work Position

• Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
• Sitting X
• Walking X
• Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity – far
• Acuity – near

Hazards

• Depth perception
• Use of Latex products
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to dust/fumes
• Exposure to high pitched noises

Skills

• Identified and understands issues and problems
• Flexible and able to adapt to change
• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Active listening
• Relationship building

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Aff