Sterile Processing Tech KAL

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Reprocessing Technician to disassemble and decontaminate instruments, assemble implants, and sterilize equipment according to hospital procedures. You will operate processing machinery, maintain standards, and assist multiple departments in the Main Reprocessing and GI Reprocessing areas.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, CS experience preferred, and meet credentialing requirements within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CS experience preferred.
• Willingness to complete credentialing within 18 months.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and decontaminates instruments and equipment for safe sterilization.
• Assembles instruments and implants per hospital procedures.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments, equipment, linen, and supplies using approved methods.
• Operates all processing machinery.
• Assists multiple departments with STAT case carts and related materials.
• Acts in Main Reprocessing and SDS/GI Reprocessing areas as needed.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Education

HS Diploma

CS experience

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Disassembles and decontaminates instruments and equipment to ensure safe handling and proper sterilization. Assembles all instruments and implants according to prescribed hospital procedures and techniques. Sterilizes/disinfects instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various methods of sterilization/high level disinfection. Provides various departments with additional assistance related to STAT case carts, intubation boxes, PAPR, Wound Vacs, etc. Assigned to a variety of duties and functions in all designated positions in the Main Reprocessing department, SDS Reprocessing and GI Reprocessing: independently. The Reprocessing Technician is able to follow written and oral instructions, as well as communicate effectively verbally and in legible handwriting. Good eyesight and hearing are required skills. This position implements and maintains established Medical Center, Care Center, department/unit standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ability to assume charge role in the absence of other supervisory personnel.
• Successful completion of orientation.
• Able to complete competency criteria annually.
• Operates all processing machinery.
• Disassembles and decontaminates instruments and equipment to ensure safe handling and proper sterilization.
• Assembles all instruments and implants according to prescribed hospital procedures and techniques.
• Sterilizes/disinfects instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various methods of sterilization/high level disinfection.,.
• Assigned to a variety of duties and functions in all designated positions in the Main Reprocessing department, SDS Reprocessing independently.
• The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • One or more of the following:
    • Certified Central Service Tech credentialed from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech Certification by the Certification Board For Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 18 months (1 ½ years) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required. AND Previous C.S. experience preferred.