Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Monroe Regional Hospital - Sterile Processing

Monroe Regional Hospital Department

Sterile Processing Weekly Hours

40 Status

Full time Shift

Afternoons (United States of America)

Job Summary

A Certified Sterile Technician maintains proper infection control procedures by cleaning, inspecting, assembling, wrapping, and sterilizing all reusable items at ProMedica.

You will make sure aseptic procedures are followed and comply with appropriate policies while performing Central Sterile duties. In this role, you will manage OR stock and supplies, monitor PAR levels and order supplies as needed.

This position will also help nursing staff with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and transportation.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collects soiled supplies and equipment for processing and maintains an inventory of sterile and clean supplies and equipment in each department. Decontaminates reusable instruments and patient equipment using hand prewash and disinfectant and/or hand wash with mechanical wash. Inspects/tests, assembles, and/or wraps and sterilizes all patient care supplies and equipment.
• Has an understanding of the principal function and application of all equipment used in or dispensed from the department; washer decontaminator, sterilizers (steam and Gas Plasma), instruments, traction, and all patient equipment.
• Receives written and/or telephone orders for supplies. Fills request/requisitions by obtaining items from sterile processing or store stock and delivers to the requesting area. Monitors use of supply items and replenishes as necessary, rotates inventories, and notifies appropriate personnel of shortages for reorder. Monitors patient chargeable for accuracy by means of computer entry as credits or debits.
• Assumes reasonability for conducting and interpreting all processing monitors, biological tests, and maintaining sterilization records.
• Cleans storage shelves, automated equipment, and the like according to department policy.
• Attends staff educational and development programs as required by regulatory agencies.
• Maintains quality in job functions and participates in the department quality improvement operation.
• Perform all related duties as requested or required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Skills: Must have effective interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of hospital staff and the public. Must have the capacity to maintain supplies, equipment, and surgical goods according to guidelines. Must be able to work independently using good judgement, maintaining self-confidence, and be trustworthy. Must know computer processing and data entry. Due to continuously changing patient census/activity and staffing needs, must have the flexibility to work a varying schedule should the need arise, which may require working overtime (greater than 8 hours a day or 80 hours a pay period worked hours per week) and/or shift durations that exceed the assigned status for shift length and/or hours per week.
• Certification: Certification as a Sterile Processing Service Technician

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus .

Benefits

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace