Sterile Processing Technician - Surgical Services - FT - Flex - MHW

CO043 Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to receive, clean, sterilize, and store surgical instruments and equipment. The role requires handling bio-hazardous materials and maintaining strict quality standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The schedule includes 11a-11p on weekdays and 9a-9p on weekends, with three 12-hour shifts. A high school diploma and preferred 1 year of experience are required or preferred. Training in Central Sterile Processing is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year of Sterile Processing Technician experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment with minimal supervision.
• Must complete training program in Central Sterile Processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly dispose of bio-hazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and supplies.
• Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspections.
• Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods and substances.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality assurance

Hand hygiene

Organization skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About the Company

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Job Summary

Summary: Receives, cleans, sterilizes and stores surgical instruments and equipment.

Schedule

Weekday schedule 11a to 11p, Weekends 9a to 9p; 3 days 12 hour shift, Weekends and 1 Weekday

Responsibilities

• Properly disposes of bio-hazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and supplies.
• Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspections.
• Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods and substances.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• EQUIPMENT STERILIZATION
• HAND HYGIENE
• ORGANIZATION SKILLS
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Additional Job Information

• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience

• One (1) year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician preferred.

Other Information

• Successful completion of a recognized training program in Central Sterile Processing preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 0%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 0%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 0%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 40%
• Squatting = 40%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 40%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
• Hazardous Medication = 80%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 80%
• Heating Devices = 80%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages

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Equal Opportunity

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [e-mail]

Veteran Preference

Be where care matters. At Memorial Healthcare System, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life of the people entrusted to our care. This unwavering commitment to our service vision makes the difference and is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Deeper Caring. Smarter Healthcare. Talk to our patients and their families about “Deeper Caring,” and they'll tell you stories about miracle babies, lives saved through sheer determination, and the comforting kindness of others. About people who advocated for the family’s best interests and cared for them in body, mind, and spirit. For our employees, “Smarter Healthcare” means constantly improving how we deliver care. It could be a new technology, a streamlined process, or a cutting‑edge program leveraging our system strengths. But, no matter how you look at it, our service vision is integral to our culture today and what we strive to be tomorrow. We invite you to share in the Memorial Experience – where touching lives, lifting spirits, and healing the human body is our profession’s greatest privilege and reward. Be where you are valued. Memorial Healthcare System provides preference as part of our commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans in alignment with state regulations. Veteran’s Preference allows for the first choice in interviewing, hiring, retention, and promotion after deployment when all other applicant qualifications are equal. However, Veteran's Preference does not guarantee a job. Who is eligible for Veteran’s Preference? We are proud to offer preference to internal and external applicants who identify within these categories: veterans, disabled veterans, spouse of a disabled veteran, unremarried veteran widow/widower, certain family members, active reservists and members of the National Guard. What should I do if I am eligible for Veteran’s Preference? You must claim your Veteran’s Preference status on your application. If selected for a job, you must provide documentation regarding your status. How does Memorial verify that someone is eligible for Veteran’s Preference? We require specific documentation as determined by the basis for which someone claims preference. For example, the documentation for a disabled veteran is different from the documentation required for the spouse of a veteran killed in the line of duty. How often can an eligible person claim Veteran's Preference at Memorial? There is no limit to how internal or external applicants can use preference when a job is posted externally on our career website or elsewhere.

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