Sterile Processing Technician

Talentify; Saratoga Springs (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Talentify is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician in Saratoga Springs, Utah. The role involves caring for and preparing surgical instruments and supplies, maintaining inventory levels, and ordering supplies for the area.

The technician will perform testing of all sterilizers and keep accurate records, supporting the health team with effective communication. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, current Basic Life Support, and ideally Sterile Processing certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification in Sterile Processing preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Care for and prepare surgical instruments and supplies.
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies for the area.
• Perform testing of all sterilizers and keep accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with health team members.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterilization principles

Instrument handling

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilizers testing

Job description

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• No Instrument technician experience required.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Sterile Processing Certification preferred.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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