Sterile Processing Technician - Nights

UMC Health System; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to manage the cleaning, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments. This full-time position operates on a nightly schedule (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) and requires a high school diploma along with skills in sterile processing and equipment operation. Join a reputable healthcare system recognized for its quality patient care and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)

Qualifications

• Experience in Sterile Processing and/or Instrumentation Room training helpful.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and performs activities related to cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
• Packages instruments to be used in surgical procedures.
• Operates all SPD equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Experience in Sterile Processing

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Sterile Processing Technician - Nights

Apply locations UMC Main Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R16277

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Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician organizes, directs, and performs activities related to cleaning, sterilizing, storing, maintenance and distribution of equipment and instruments in the Sterile Processing Department

11:00pm-7:00am- Tuesday-Saturday

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Process and package instruments and instrument sets to be used in surgical procedures
• Properly package and load items on the carriage for sterilization
• Store, issue, and track equipment; this includes delivery and pick up from various departments
• Operate, monitor, and exchange the Detergent Management System
• Operate all SPD equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with sterilizers
• Properly test equipment and document following sterility assurance guidelines
• All other assigned related duties

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in Sterile Processing and/or Instrumentation Room training helpful
• Computer skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including, but not limited to, Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.), Ability to learn Cerner, IDX, and other applicable hospital-based programs as they pertain to the required job duties
• Medical terminology helpful


Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

Frequent interaction with various departments throughout the hospital

Physical Capabilities

Work is of heavy demand. Walking and standing most of the time on duty. The technician will occasionally be required to push or pull charts weighting as much as 100 pounds and lifting items as heavy as 50 pounds. Frequent reaching and bending required. Frequent handling of instruments is necessary. Sight, speech and hearing are a must. Days and hours of duty will vary.

Environmental/Working Conditions

The decontamination work is done in an area that is at high risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk to high temperature steam and hydrogen peroxide. This position is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

UMC Health Systemprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis ofrace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*

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• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)

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About UMCP

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