Sterile Processing Technician

Upland Hills Health; Dodgeville (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits packages

Paid Time Off from day one

Retirement Plan with matching

Wellness center access

Employer Sponsored Events

Job summary

Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, WI, seeks a part-time Sterile Processing Technician in the Surgical Services Department to ensure the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and to maintain reprocessing areas.

The role requires attention to detail, effective communication with nurses and surgical staff, and the ability to manage supplies and documentation. Work four 8-hour days on days with some flexibility; CRCST/CER certification within 6 months is expected.

Qualifications

• Technical college education/certification in a Sterile Processing Technician program is highly desirable but not required
• Pass CRCST and CER certification exams within 6 months of hire
• Strong attention to detail and dependable communication
• Prior health care experience is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize surgical instrumentation and maintain reprocessing areas
• Manage supplies, equipment, and instruments in the reprocessing areas
• Communicate effectively with RNs, surgical staff, patients, and physicians
• Maintain sterilization records and perform quality control tests
• Respond to phone calls and support all areas of the surgery department
• Handle clerical duties as directed by the department director
• Use basic computer spreadsheets, word processing, and data entry

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Scheduling flexibility

Microsoft Office familiarity

Education

Sterile Processing Technician program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus

Role & Department: Sterile Processing Technician in the Surgical Services Department

Hours & Shift: Part-time (.8 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday scheduled four 8 hour days with some flexibility

Role Responsibilities:

• The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instrumentation as well as maintaining and organizing the reprocessing areas in the Surgery Department
• This position is also responsible for the management of supplies, equipment and instruments required in the reprocessing areas
• Will need to communicate effectively with Registered Nurse's and other surgical staff along with patients and physicians
• Will be responsible for other duties as assigned such as maintaining sterilization records, quality control testing, maintaining, and updating manufacturer IFU's
• Will respond to phone calls and will assist and support all areas of the surgery department as needed
• Responsible for clerical duties as assigned by departmental director, such as but not limited to, responding to phone calls, collecting departmental statistics
• Candidates should have a abasic knowledge of computerized spreadsheets, word processing and data input

Qualifications:

• Technical college education/certification in a Sterile Processing Technician program is highly desirable but not required
• Prior health care experience would be beneficial
• Will need to be extremely detailed in this role
• Will need to pass the CRCST and CER certification exams within 6 months of hire
• Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to provide high quality work and be detail oriented
• Must have excellent communication skills and be very dependable and have some flexibility with their personal schedules
• Previous experience with the Microsoft Office Suite programs is beneficial

Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!
• Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!
• Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!
• Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!

Why Upland Hills Health:

Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!