Sterile Processing Technician II

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II for the Health Science Campus. The position supports setup, reprocessing, and care of patient-use equipment and instruments within the Sterile Processing department.

Responsibilities include inventory control and adherence to infection control protocols. Requires HS diploma and a Sterile Processing certification; CEUs must be maintained. Evening shift details apply.

Qualifications

• Accredited high school diploma or equivalent.
• Sterile Processing certification through HSPA or CBSPD; maintain certification.
• CEU requirements per certifying body.
• Previous experience in Sterile Processing, Nursing or Surgery with infection control knowledge required.
• Basic computer competency.
• Willingness to learn surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, and decontamination.
• Understands cleaning products and IFUs used in SPD.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer literacy

Manual dexterity

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma

Sterile Processing certification

Job description

Title: Sterile Processing Technician II

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: 22.28-26.22

Float: No

Rotate: True

On Call: True

Travel: No

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
• Possesses a Sterile Processing certification through HSPA or CBSPD Must maintain certification throughout employment.
• Maintains required CEU’s in accordance with certifying body.
• Previous experience in Sterile Processing, Nursing or Surgery with strong commitment to implementing Infection Control, disinfection and sterilization principles required.
• 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:
  • visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable.
  • ability to hear (with or without aides)
  • ability to orally communicate
  • good manual dexterity
  • ability to push, pull, roll, and lift to 50 pounds.
  • ability to stand, walk frequently
  • 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.

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.