Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension; Town of Brookfield (WI); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Zusammenfassung

Ascension's Elmbrook Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, WI seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to ensure instrument cleanliness, decontamination, and readiness for procedures. You’ll follow IFUs, maintain inventories for case carts, and participate in quality audits within the Sterile Processing department.

Join a mission-driven health system that supports professional development, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team dedicated to safe patient care and efficient operations.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required or 1 year of related experience.
• Preferred CBSPD Sterile Processing credential or related certification.
• Experience in instrument decontamination and sterile processing standards.

Aufgaben

• Operates sterilization equipment and inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Performs decontamination of soiled instruments and containers per IFUs and protocols.
• Corrects instrument sets using current standards and tracking systems.
• Maintains inventory levels to support case carts.
• Conducts regular quality assurance audits of peers.

Kenntnisse

Sterile processing workflows

Decontamination

Instrument inspection

Inventory management

Quality audits

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

CBSPD Sterile Processing credential

Healthcare Sterile Processing Association credential

Jobbeschreibung

• Operates sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Corrects instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Performregular quality assurance program audits of peers.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Brookfield, WI
• Facility: Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
• Department: Sterile Processing
• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Operates sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Corrects instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Performs regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Must be able to become certified within 2 years of hire date. Must be able to travel between manager led sites. Associate must complete training in GI Lab for reprocessing of endoscopes.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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