About this opportunity
UH Geneva Medical Center lists this Certified Sterile Processing Technician opportunity in cleveland, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Details
Full Time
Multiple Shifts available
Day Shift training to start required regardless of shift
Competitive hourly rate + $2.00 per hour incentive pay
Free parking
For full time positions ,University Hospitals is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus is being offered to external applicants who are certified in sterile processing.
A Brief Overview
The Sterile Processing Technician - Certified role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies.
What You Will Do 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 O.R. processing team
Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team
Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications:
Education High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
Graduate of a Sterile Processing (Preferred)
Work Experience Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and chemical, assembly, inventory or distribution experience. (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Basic medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. (Required proficiency)
Good manual dexterity. (Required proficiency)
Attention to details. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications National or International Sterile Processing Technician Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM. (Required)
Physical Demands Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements 10%
Worksite address
cleveland, OH, 44101, US
Who can apply
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