Sterile Processing Technician - Certified - Full-Time

Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital is looking to fill its full-time Sterile Processing Technician position. Qualified candidates will possess the ability to complete the following position requirements:

Insures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis.

Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift. Records results in appropriate log.

Inspects gas and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports to department manager.

Processes or oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to the department.

Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.

Processes all items appropriately using steris, sterrad, or steam sterilization.

Documents load contents, date, sterilizer number, and operator.

Monitors sterilization processes with proper use of mechanical, chemical and biological indicators.

Assists with processing department supply charges and any other clerical work related to the department, as requested.

Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage area.

Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with the other departments of the facility.

Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments, tray preparation and special procedure items.

Performs tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization.

Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required by department.

Assists with monitoring and maintaining stock in storeroom.

E.O.E.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Sterile Processing Technician Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person