STERILE PROCESSING TECH I - IP TECH (486)

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health / dental / vision insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech for full-time evening hours (M-F 2:30pm–11:00pm) with every 4th weekend rotation. The role involves packaging, decontamination, and handling of sterile products, plus orientation to case carts and decontamination processes.

Responsibilities include equipment upkeep, supply management, and contributing to safety and efficiency improvements within the sterile processing department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as Central Service Technician preferred within 18 months.
• Successful completion of orientation and competency requirements within four months.

Responsibilities

• Assists with packaging, decontamination, and handling of sterile medical products.
• Completes training in assembly, phones/case carts, and decontamination; passes department competency.
• Processes and reprocesses reusable products and prepares case carts after orientation.
• Participates in improving sterile processing performance and safety.
• Manages supplies, instrumentation, repairs, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Sterile processing

Aseptic techniques

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

PC proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Type

On-site

Job Description Summary

Sterile Processing Tech Full Time, Evening Shift Hours: M-F, 2:30pm - 11:00pm (every 4th weekend rotation)

Responsibilities

• Assists with support of efficient and effective packaging, decontamination and handling of sterile medical products.
• Completes training in all of the areas of assembly, phones/case carts and decontamination and to pass a competency requirement of the department.
• At the completion of orientation, responsible for processing and reprocessing of reusable products as well as preparation of case cart.
• Participates in activities to analyze and improve sterile processing performance and support safety.
• Manages supplies, instrumentation, instrumentation repairs and equipment repair activities.

Education

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent required.

Licensure / Certification / Registry

Certification as a Central Service Technician preferred within 18 months.

Experience

Successful completion of orientation programs and competency requirements required within four months of hire.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledgeable in the storage, handling and distribution of sterile medical products.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical attire, aseptic techniques, event-related sterility, monitoring of environmental conditions, traffic patterns and other practices influencing maintenance of a sterile filed.
• Demonstrates competence in the use of decontamination equipment, flash sterilization, and instrument sterilization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire safety and evacuation routes.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with personal computers and their associated applications.
• Possess the ability to regularly lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task autonomously while working on multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates creativity, flexibility and the ability to resolve atypical problems.

Pay Transparency

$17.14 - $26.56. Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Health / dental / vision insurance options

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