Sterile Processing Technician I

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toledo is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the Sterile Processing department. This on-site, part-time role involves setting up, reprocessing, and caring for patient-use equipment and surgical instruments, while maintaining inventory control of supplies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in sterile processing, nursing, or surgery is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in sterile processing, nursing or surgery preferred.
• Willingness to learn sterilization and instrument handling.
• Basic computer competency required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, reprocess and care for patient-use equipment and surgical instruments.
• Perform inventory control for supplies in the Sterile Processing area.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization techniques

Decontamination

Basic computer competency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Sterile Processing Technician I

Department Org: Sterile Processing - 109960

Employee Classification: B6 - Unclass Part Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit:AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:2

Start Time:3:00 pm End Time:11:30PM

Posted Salary: 20.27-23.83

Float: False

Rotate: True

On Call: True

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Reports to Operations Supervisor or Surgical Technician as required. Performs services related to the setup, reprocessing and care of patient use equipment & surgical instruments. Performs inventory control functions related to supply areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An accredited High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in Sterile Processing, Nursing or Surgery with strong commitment to implementing Infection Control, disinfection and sterilization principles preferred. Basic computer competency required.
• Willingness to learn and understand surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, and decontamination and sterile processing equipment.
• Understands and can identify the cleaning products, methods and procedures used in SPD for each item based on manufacturers IFU’s preferred.
• Physical requirements:
• o visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable.
• o ability to hear (with or without aides)
• o ability to orally communicate
• o good manual dexterity
• o ability to push, pull, roll, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• o ability to stand, walk frequently
• o ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.