Sterile Processing Technician - Central Supply - Full Time - Days

ProMedica; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Central Sterile Technician to join its team. In this role, you will be responsible for cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing reusable medical instruments, ensuring compliance with strict standards of infection control. This position is perfect for individuals who are detail-oriented and committed to patient care. You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with healthcare professionals to maintain high-quality standards. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a concern for patient care and complete work accurately.
• Certification in CPR and Central Sterile within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize reusable items.
• Manage contaminated items using proper infection control procedures.

Skills

Infection Control Procedures

Cleaning and Sterilization

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Steris System

Job description

ProMedica's Mission is to improve your health and well-being. That's evident the minute you walk through the doors ofProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital.Located about 60 miles southwest of Toledo in Defiance, Ohio, our facility was constructed in 2002 and designed to promote a healing environment. It also has state-of-the-art technology and private rooms that feel like a home away from home.

Being a community-based hospital, we also have a professional office building where you'll find many primary and specialty doctors. In addition, we're a critical-access hospital and accredited by the Joint Commission, the industry leader in setting healthcare standards. We're also an accredited Chest Pain Center and Level III trauma center.

POSITION SUMMARY

TheCentral Sterile Technicianperforms a variety of cleaning, assembling, and processing duties for reusable instruments and equipment. Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services to assist nursing personnel. Functions under the direction of the Staff RN, Charge Nurse, or Unit Director, complying with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice in conjunction with all members of the health care team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

1. Clean, inspects, assembles, wraps, and disinfects or sterilizes all reusable items. Identifies and counts all instruments accurately. Prepares all instruments to ensure they are cleaned, inspected, assembled, wrapped, and sterilized according to appropriate practice standards.

2. Adheres to cleaning and equipment cleaning schedule.

3. Uses aseptic procedures and complies with appropriate policies in performing Central Sterile (CS) duties.

4. Runs and maintains the Steris system according to standards and manufacturer’s operational procedures.

5. Manages contaminated items using proper infection control procedures.

6. Cleans and disinfects/sterilizes endoscopes according to manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Appropriately and consistently uses proper personal protective equipment while performing duties.

8. Maintains daily quality control records.

9. Labels instruments clearly and accurately following department policy and procedures.

10. Performs all related duties as requested or required.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Education:High School Graduate

Years of Experience:Must have a concern for patient care, have an interest to complete the workaccurately, economically and to collaborate well with people

Certification:CPR, must obtain Central Sterile Certification within 1 year of hire

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:Must be able to stand and work for extended periods, move up to twenty (20)pounds, and push heavy racks of supplies. Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures. Workswith water, washing, handling sharps, and high-pressure steam sterilizers. Environmentoccasionally hot. Regular exposure to hot water.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion,sex/gender (including pregnancy),sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail]

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