Sterile Processing Tech II

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside is seeking a Sterile Processing Professional to safeguard patient safety by ensuring the delivery of clean, sterile and fully functional instruments. You will decontaminate, prep and pack, sterilize, and dispatch instruments with precision and professionalism.

In this role, you will expand your knowledge of standards and procedures for surgical instrumentation, maintaining meticulous records and adhering to infection control practices to support optimal surgical outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED at hire or upon hire.
• Graduate of Sterile Processing Program or minimum 1 year experience.
• Certification as Central Service Technician at hire or later.
• Certification as Sterile Processing Dist Tech/Supervisor at hire or later.
• Certified Sterile Processing Dist Tech mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, process, assemble and sterilize instruments per policy, standards and IFU.
• Follow Universal Precautions and OSHA requirements.
• Perform daily/weekly testing and logging of equipment (mechanical washers, sonic, sterilizers).
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist in instrument maintenance and set assembly using checklists where available.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Infection control

Professional demeanor

Education

High School diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program graduate

Certified Central Service Technician

Certified Sterile Processing Dist Tech/ Supervisor

Tools

Mechanical Washers

Sonic cleaner

Sterilizers

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Sterile Processing Professional, you will be a critical guardian of patient safety, ensuring surgical teams receive correct, fully functional, and sterile instrumentation. Every day, you will expertly perform decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy, delivering instruments with resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism. You will continuously expand your knowledge of standards and procedures for surgical instrumentation. To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a rigorous commitment to infection control, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes with a professional demeanor.

• Responsible for cleaning, inspecting, processing, assembling, and sterilization of all instruments and equipment following Policy/Procedure, Industry Standards, and manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Practices Universal Precautions and follows OSHA requirements at all time.
• Responsible for Performing daily/weekly testing and logging of all mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, Mechanical Washers, Sonic, all Sterilizers.
• Maintains accurate and legible documentation.
• Assists with the routine maintenance of instrumentation by identification of items needing repair.
• Follows procedure for set assembly utilizing Instrument Checklists and/or Instrument Tracking where available.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Graduation from Sterile Processing Program. or Minimum 1 year experience, upon hire and
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, upon hire or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor, upon hire or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech, upon hire or
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech, upon hire

Preferred

• 2-5 years’ experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician.

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.

Pay Range

$17.24 - $24.35 /hour