Sterile Processing Technician - Surgery Center

Department:

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Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Part-time, Monday - Friday flexible schedule, typically 1200-1700. No call, holidays or weekends.

Pay Range:

• Processes all reusable medical/surgical items for issue according to departmental and infection control policy and procedures.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and infection control guidelines. Completes thorough cleaning of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Processes patient care equipment for re-issue. Inspects patient care equipment for cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Inspects surgical instruments and equipment for proper functioning.
• Performs biological indicator tests on the Steam sterilizers and the Sterrad Unit and Steris One.
• Assembles instrument sets according to department protocols. Packages instrument sets for sterilizing.
• Distributes sterile equipment to appropriate areas. Communicates and notifies all personnel for the recall of sterilized items.
• Restocks surgery unit with medical/surgical supplies. Maintains established supply levels in the Central Processing area.
• Revises department policies to meet the department standards. Observes environmental standards for the Central Processing area.
• Lifts, carries and/or pushes/pull various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good interpersonal communication skills. Requires the ability to receive and present information with proper conduct and tact.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders on a daily basis.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead
• lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 20 lbs. of force
• Position requires repetitive use of feet (i.e., heat sealer, sonic cleaner).
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• May be exposed to chemical hazards; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.