Sterilization Tech - Surgical Services

Infor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Infor in Marshall, MI is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies, instrumentation and equipment used in surgical locations and other house-wide areas.

You will disassemble, sterilize, disinfect, and assist in receipt, storage and distribution of operating room materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with sterile techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Proven experience in sterile processing environment.
• Sterile Processing Certification within one year of hire.
• BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, sterilizes, and disinfects all surgical equipment.
• Participates in receipt, storage and distribution of supplies and instruments needed for Operating Rooms.
• Sterilizes and disinfects all surgical instruments.
• Consistently uses an outward mindset and exemplary effort to help others achieve goals.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument decontamination

Medical terminology

OR materials knowledge

Basic computer skills

Sterile processing procedures

Education

Sterile Processing Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary: Assumes responsibility for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies, instrumentation and equipment dispensed to all surgical locations and other house-wide areas.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Disassembles, sterilizes, and disinfects all surgical equipment.
• Participates in receipt, storage and distribution of supplies and instruments needed for Operating Rooms.
• Sterilizes and disinfects all surgical instruments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years of age.
• Proven experience in sterile processing environment.
• Sterile Processing Certification within one (1) year of hire.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Sterile Processing Certification preferred.
• One (1) years’ experience in sterile processing, preferred.
• Knowledge of Operating Room materials preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of computers.
• Skilled in instrument decontamination, processing, and assembly.
• A thorough knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of sterilization procedures and techniques.

Working Conditions:

• Potentially exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly talk/hear.
• Frequently stand, sit, walk, reach, push/pull, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 50+ lbs.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068