Sterile Processing Technician Level I Beachwood - Beachwood Medical Center

    Beachwood Medical Center
    Beachwood Medical Center Beachwood, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Description

    $3,000 sign-on bonus if you are an external applicant and have 1 year of sterile processing tech experience or are certified in sterile processing.

    Position Summary/Essential Duties:

    The Sterile Processing Technician role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies. Specific job duties include:

  • Performs decontamination procedure
  • Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization
  • Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods
  • Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
  • Participates as a productive member of the . processing team
  • Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
  • Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team

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    QUALIFICATIONS

    Qualifications

    Education:

    High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Sterile Processing program preferred.

    Required Credentials, License, and / or Certifications:

    Must become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM within 2 years and maintain certification thereafter

    Experience & Knowledge:

    Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience preferred. Basic medical terminology preferred.

    Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:

    Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. Good manual dexterity. Attention to details.

    LOCATION

    University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling North-East, Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.