Sterile Processing Tech | 40 hours per week | Sterile Processing

Great River Health Systems; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Employee Discounts (car rental, cell‑폰

Job summary

Great River Health Systems in Iowa seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute sterile instruments and equipment across the hospital. The role supports regulatory compliance and quality standards while training others and serving as a resource to SP customers.

Responsibilities include decontamination, inspection, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution, with on-site duties and on-call/rotational weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of Sterile Processing Technician National Exam within 24 months of hire.
• One (1) year in instrument processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination: Sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and equipment.
• Inspecting and Assembly: Inspect cleanliness and functionality, assemble and wrap packages.
• Sterilization: Select and apply sterilization methods; document loads and biological tests.
• Storage and Distribution: Store sterile supplies and distribute to customers.
• Inventory Control: Manage ordering, receiving, stocking, rotating and usage of supplies.
• Environmental Standards: Maintain clean, safe work area and housekeeping.

Skills

Regulatory standards knowledge

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Technician National Exam within 24 months of hire

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage:From $17.17 per hourJob Details:Scheduled Hours: 6:30pm - 3:00pm, on-call requirements, including weekend and holiday rotation.Job Description:A Brief OverviewThis position is responsible for ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality / timely manner throughout the hospital. Works independently with little or no supervision. Qualified to train others in Sterile Processing. Serves as a resource to Sterile Processing customers. Knowledge and compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.What you will doDecontamination: Identifies and uses appropriate methods and solutions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment. Operates, tests, and troubleshoots cleaning equipment. Appropriately handles garbage, linen, and biohazard materials. Maintains safety standards in decontamination area.Inspecting and Assembly of Instruments: Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality. Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble, protect, wrap, containerize and / or peel package, and label instruments. Selects appropriate quality indicators that are part of the sterilization process, when packaging items.Sterilization Process: Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization. Properly documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process.Storage: Properly handles and stores sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments.Distribution: Retrieves and distributes supplies and equipment to the customer in a quality/timely manner.Equipment: Knows how to use and maintains and operates the equipment and testing devices specific to SP.Inventory Control: Knows and uses the process involved in ordering, receiving, stocking, rotating, delivering and monitoring usage of surgical supplies. Communicates supply issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.Environmental Standards: Maintains a clean orderly work area. Completes assigned housekeeping duties.Resource to Customers: Serves as a resource to customers on all Sterile Processing functions.QualificationsH.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) RequiredSuccessful completion of Sterile Processing Technician National Exam within 24 months of hire RequiredOne (1) year in instrument processing field PreferredOne (1) year experience in a materials-related field with knowledge of Supply distribution, especially in a clinical setting PreferredCompletion of a surgical tech course of study PreferredComputer Skills PreferredDemonstrates knowledge and ensures competency and comprehension of all regulatory standards.Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and company.Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Actively looking for ways to help people.Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects.Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.Sterile Processing Distribution Tech RequiredQualifications:Required: Successful completion of Sterile Processing Technician National Exam within 2 years of hire.Specialties at each campus:FM: ENT, Gastroenterology, General, OB/Gynecology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Podiatry, UrologyHCHC: ENT, Gastroenterology, General, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, UrologyWB: Dental/Oral, ENT, Gastroenterology, General, OB/Gynecology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Podiatry, Spine, Urology and VascularBenefits:We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:Competitive base payMatching retirement programsHealth, Dental and Vision plansHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plansEmployer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&DPaid time off (PTO)Education Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted cafeteria mealsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Service Recognition programVoluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital IndemnityGreat River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.