Sterile Processing Tech (Full-time, Monday - Friday 3:30p-12:00p)

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate and sterilize hospital instruments and to maintain stock in the sterile processing department.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and certification requirements including BLS, CRCST, and CER within specified timeframes. Previous healthcare experience is preferred; the position may involve standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and exposure to body fluids.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• CRCST certification required within 1 year of hire or transfer.
• CER certification required within 2 years of hire or transfer.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilize hospital instruments following established protocols.
• Assemble and sterilize instruments ensuring proper sterilization technique.
• Catalog and restock crash carts and urology carts.
• Ensure High-Level Disinfection (HLD) of semi-critical items.
• Assemble case carts as needed for surgical cases.
• Properly open and store stock as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and ValuesOur mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.Position SummaryThe role of the Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Sterile Processing Department Manager. This position is responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of all hospital instruments.Essential Position ResponsibilitiesEnsure proper protocol is followed for the decontamination of instrumentsAssemble and sterilize instruments ensuring proper sterilization techniqueCatalog and re-stock crash carts and urology cartsEnsure proper High-Level Disinfection (HLD) of semi-critical items is performedAssemble case carts as needed for surgical caseProperly open and ensure stock is stored appropriatelyQualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GEDLicensure and Certifications: BLS, required within 90 days of hire. CRCST certification is required within 1 year of hire or transfer. CER certification required within 2 years of hire or transfer.Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferred.Work Environment: This position will spend 100% of the time standing and/or walking short distances with frequent pushing, pulling, and/or lifting up to 50lbs. This position will be exposed to body fluids and communicable diseases.Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.