Sterile Processing Technician - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Beloit Health System; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician at NorthPointe Ambulatory Surgery Center in Rosoce, IL. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, and tray assembly for multiple departments with rigorous adherence to policy and record-keeping.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma and CRCST certification within 6 months of hire, with prior sterile processing or OR support experience preferred. Per diem schedule and variable hours apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CRCST certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Previous experience in Sterile Processing, OR Room Procedure Support, or Surgical Tech is preferred.
• Must adhere to hospital and Sterile Processing Department policies, rules and regulations.
• Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and order supplies for packaging; keep shelves stocked.
• Send equipment for repair to the proper department.
• Package items according to AAMI standards.
• Perform miscellaneous cleaning duties as assigned.
• Maintain sterilization records as required by policy; complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ethical conduct

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

CRCST certification

Job description

Beloit Health System is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician at NorthPointe Ambulatory Surgery Center in Rosoce, IL.

• Shift: Per Diem/Varied
• Schedule: Per Diem/Varied
• Hours per week: Per Diem/Varied
• Benefits Status: Limited Benefits
• Department: NorthPointe Ambulatory Surgery Cetner Equipment Cleaning

The Sterile Processing Technician maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner. The Sterile Processing Technician performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment.

The Sterile Processing Technician:

• Maintains and orders supplies from storeroom as needed for packaging and keeps shelves stocked
• Sends equipment in need of repair to the proper department
• Packages various items according to AAMI standards
• Performs miscellaneous cleaning duties as assigned
• Maintains sterilization records as indicated by policyCompletes other assigned job duties
• Decontamination Side:
  • Handles hazardous waste properly and follows procedures.
  • Operates sonic and washer disinfecting equipment.
  • Uses various chemicals to clean items properly
  • Follows the correct techniques in the care, handling and cleaning of instruments and items.
  • Performs miscellaneous cleaning duties as assigned.
  • Follows manufacturer's instructions carefully when performing duties.
• Processing Side:
  • Uses various methods of sterilization in processing items.
  • Carefully cleans the sterilizing equipment and troubleshoots problems.
  • Assembles trays of instruments for various departments.
  • Maintains accurate records for each sterilization load.
  • Uses STERRAD according to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Cleans the department as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be CRCST certified within 6 months of hire date
• Previous experience as Sterile Processing, OR Room Procedure Support Technician, or Surgical Tech preferred.
• Must adhere to established hospital and Sterile Processing Department policies, rules and regulations.
• Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients.