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

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to receive, clean, sterilize, and store surgical instruments. The role supports the operating suite by ensuring instruments meet safety and cleanliness standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may prefer one year of Sterile Processing experience. Training programs in Central Sterile Processing may be offered, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of Sterile Processing experience preferred.
• Must possess critical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Equipment Sterilization

Hand Hygiene

Organization Skills

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.

Summary:

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

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%

Shift:

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.

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