Sterile Processing Tech 2 - St. Vincent - Full Time - Days

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Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center - Full Time

**Certified Sterile Processing Techs Highly Preferred**

• Under general supervision, inspects, cleans, assembles and sterilized patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturer's instructions. Distributes equipment, instruments and supplies to all areas of the Medical Center as well as satellite facilities. Responsible for all surgery instruments and equipment needing cleaning, sterilization, etc. Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  Collects soiled/reusable equipment and instruments. Using state of the art Sterile Processing methods and strict adherence to established procedures, manually/mechanically decontaminates instruments, trays and equipment.

  Sterilizes patient care equipment and supplies by operating sterilizing equipment according to established policies/procedures and following manufacturer's instructions. 'assures processed instrumentation meets the stringent criteria for sterility and use in the OR

  Inventories/stocks and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as needed. Determines adequate levels of reserve supplies for routine use and emergency situations. Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates.

  Assists with orientation of new employees. Participates in department meetings, in-services and QA/QI planning.

  Performs and documents quality control aspects of Sterile Processing. Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control in a sterile area.

  Ensures that controlled activities (i.e., equipment sterilization, PAR levels, sterile wraps, etc.) are documented and maintained in a matter commensurate with accepted standards and protocol.

  Performs duties of instrument technician as needed.

  LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):

  Required: Certified as a Central Service Technician by CBSPD or IAHCSMM or obtain within one year of hire.

  Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Basic Office and computer skills. Ability to safely handle contaminated items.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com