Sterile Processing Technician

St. Peter's Health; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health is seeking a detail-oriented team member for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and endoscopes.

The role requires adherence to infection control practices and the ability to work under pressure while coordinating with multiple hospital departments. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of medical terminology and sterilization techniques, a high school diploma or GED, and be eligible for or have certification within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature.
• Knowledgeable with cleaning and sterilization procedures and techniques.
• Basic understanding of department functions.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies and endoscopes following infection control practices.
• Work under pressure and interact professionally with other departments.
• Learn position duties and adapt to new ideas.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterilization procedures

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Evening shifts - 8 or 10 hours

JOB SUMMARY

(overview of job): Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies, equipment and endoscopes by the department following established infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments with the hospital. Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department. Knowledgeable with cleaning and sterilization procedures and technique. Basic understanding of various functions of the department. Conscientious regards for technical and minute procedures. Basic computer knowledge. Moderate stress.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY

Certification preferred or eligible within 18 months of hire.

Aptitudes

Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers. Possesses interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department. Knowledgeable with cleaning and sterilization procedures and technique. Basic understanding of various functions of the department. Conscientious regards for technical and minute procedures. Basic computer knowledge. Moderate stress.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY

Certification preferred or eligible within 18 months of hire.