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- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture ) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards ) program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities ) is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
- Demonstrates understanding of decontamination, disinfection, inspection, assembly and sterilization procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of infection control principles, Spaulding's classifications, aseptic techniques, medical/surgical procedures and terminology.
- Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation names and using the instructions for use to care and handle the instruments.
- Demonstrates knowledge of use of the sterilizers and washer disinfectors.
- Demonstrates the ability to independently perform qualification series testing on autoclaves in the Sterile Processing department.
- Gathers, reprocesses, and delivers medical surgical equipment to all areas of the hospital.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures. Must be able to listen to instruction, translate it into activity, and reproduce what is taught.
- Understands and uses the appropriate level of disinfection and sterilization methods for the product being processed to ensure there is no damage to the product and to ensure there is no contamination to the environment.
- Must be able to disassemble and assemble general instrument trays/sets for nursing units and clinics. Must be able to recognize when all instruments are in proper working order.
- Ability to complete Case Cart assembly.
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
- Must possess excellent communication skills
- Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English fluently
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of decontamination and sterilization processes
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of infection control principles
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of surgical grade instrumentation names, and care and handling techniques
- Must have knowledge and ability to use computer applications
- Area of Interest: Patient Care;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Sterile Processing - CS;
- Shift: Evenings, 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm, for 80 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and weekend rotation.;
- Job ID: 144701;
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Sterile Processing Technician I - Dubuque, United States - Access Dubuque
Description
Sterile Processing Technician I
UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital
1 Positions
ID:
Posted On 02/12/2024
Job Overview
Overview
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for qualifying applicants
This position is responsible for collecting, identifying, inspecting, cleaning, assembling, processing and sterilizing patient care equipment and medical supplies in support of all hospital and clinical areas for the care, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Why UnityPoint Health?
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Responsibilities
Sterile Processing
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
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Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
High School graduate
Experience:
Minimum training period of 1 year to become proficient in job
Experience working with instruments in a hospital or health related field
License(s)/Certification(s):
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Other:
· Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
· Demonstrates the ability to use office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, and software for timekeeping, education, Human Resource information, the event reporting system, and the email system
Primary Contact
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Michelle Pickel
HR Recruiter, HR
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Job Details
Categories
Health Care
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Company ID
168
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# Positions
1
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A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL
UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.
At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:
If you are interested in joining our team, please visit to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.
ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL
UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.