Sterile Processing Technician - Central Supply - Full Time - Days

ProMedica; Ohio; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join their Central Supply team. This role involves performing essential cleaning, assembling, and processing duties for reusable instruments and equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care and possess excellent attention to detail. Join a community-focused healthcare organization that values collaboration and provides a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Central Sterile Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Concern for patient care and interest in completing work accurately.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Steris System

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

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Job Title

Sterile Processing Technician - Central Supply - Full Time - Days

Category

Organizational Unit

ProMedica -> ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital (DRH) -> Defiance Regional Medical Ctr -> Central Supply (6252)

Location

Defiance, OH 43512 US (Primary)

Job Description

ProMedica's Mission is to improve your health and well-being. That's evident the minute you walk through the doors of ProMedica 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

The Central Sterile Technician performs 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 healthcare team.

Accountabilities

• 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.
• Adheres to cleaning and equipment cleaning schedule.
• Uses aseptic procedures and complies with appropriate policies in performing Central Sterile (CS) duties.
• Runs and maintains the Steris system according to standards and manufacturer’s operational procedures.
• Manages contaminated items using proper infection control procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects/sterilizes endoscopes according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Appropriately and consistently uses proper personal protective equipment while performing duties.
• Maintains daily quality control records.
• Labels instruments clearly and accurately following department policy and procedures.
• Performs all related duties as requested or required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate
• Experience: Concern for patient care, interest in completing work accurately, economically, and collaborating 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 tolerate extreme temperatures. Works with water, washing, handling sharps, and high-pressure steam sterilizers. Environment occasionally 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 healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 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 to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail]

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