Sterile Processing Technician

Ankeny-Medical-Park-Surgery-Center; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend/holiday shifts

Profit sharing

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Job summary

AMPSC - Ankeny Medical Park Surgery Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean and sterilize surgical instruments, organize equipment, and support staff with necessary tools for procedures. You will handle intercom calls professionally, work with a team to complete tasks, and follow sterile processing best practices to ensure high-quality patient care throughout surgeries.

A minimum of 1 year of experience is required, with the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in a similar role or surgery center setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Able to identify problems and work proactively towards resolution.
• Proficient in typing and using computers.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and clean surgical instruments and equipment after each use.
• Organize equipment and ensure staff are equipped with necessary tools for procedures.
• Adhere to sterile processing best practices to uphold patient care quality.
• Handle intercom calls professionally and coordinate with the team to complete tasks.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Team communication

Typing & computers

Job description

AMPSC - Ankeny Medical Park Surgery Center
3625 N Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023, USA

AMPSC - Ankeny Medical Park Surgery Center
3625 N Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023, USA

PERKS:AMPSC is committed to delivering top-notch surgical care in a compassionate and professional manner to our patients. We value work-life balance, providing generous time off, no weekend or holiday shifts, competitive compensation, profit sharing, and unparalleled benefits including affordable health, vision, and dental insurance. Our comprehensive benefits package supports our staff's well-being and their pursuit of work-life balance

Do I want to do the role?:As a Sterile Processing Technician, you play a crucial role in ensuring that all equipment required for medical procedures is properly sterilized after each use. You will be charged with meticulously cleaning surgical tools, organizing equipment, and equipping staff with the knowledge necessary for optimal patient outcomes during thier procedures. You will handle intercom calls in a professional, courteous manner and work with a team to ensure tasks are completed. Your role involves adhering to sterile processing best practices to uphold the quality of patient care throughout their surgery.

Can I do this job?: You must have at least 1 year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in a similar role or surgery center setting. You can lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet a minimum of 6 hours out of an 8 hour day. You must be able to identify problems, and conflicts and work proactively towards resolution. You can perform simple math calculations and follow verbal and written instructions. You have proficiency in typing and using computers. You are adaptable and able to adjust your schedule to ensure department work gets done.

What are we looking for in our candidates?

• Evidence Based Care Enthusiasts: We approach every day with a patient centered focus and are diligent about an outstanding care experience for all who come to OOSC.
• Emerging Leaders with a Servant Heart: We do everything with the highest level of purpose, preparation and focus for others. We know our best selves are delivered in action, not just words.
• People who want Continuous Learning: We strive to learn everyday through sincere curiosity; we look for ways to improve our patient care, ourselves and the community.
• Vision for the Future: We see a future of patient centered care that allows for minimal disruption to the patient, the provider and peers through outstanding surgical and ancillary services throughout the metro.

What is AMSPC: Since 2017, our dedicated team has been committed to providing patients with the most comprehensive outpatient orthopaedic surgical care. As a partnering organization to two professionals in excellence (DMOS and Unity Point), we are leading the field as a trusted organization. We devote our time to providing world-class care to our patients. All orthopaedic doctors are part of Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons; the largest Orthopaedic Group in Central Iowa. Our surgeons are board-certified or board eligible – which means they have the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to provide the highest quality care in their specialty. Ankeny Medical Park Surgery Center is committed to providing the highest standard of surgical care in a professional, compassionate, and considerate manner to our patients.

Who does well here: People who succeed at AMPSC are positive, friendly, professional and data driven. We seek a can-do attitude with a proactive coaching and consulting skill set. This person knows how to communicate positively and professionally to patients, physicians, mid-levels, administrative professionals, and team members. If we are speaking about you, then you may be our ideal candidate.

Join our team team and help our patients get back to living!

AMPSC is a privately held medical facility. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a criminal background check, and meet certain vaccination requirements. Those offered a role must successfully complete federal background checks, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.

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