Non-Certified Technicians working in our award-winning Sterile Processing Department directly impact patient care and safety. You’ll provide safe, efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and distribution equipment. As part of your responsibilities, you will:

• Monitor and control supplies and equipment.
• Observe personal protective equipment standards in the decontamination process.
• Properly handle equipment, instrumentation and chemicals.
• Scan, sort, inspect and assemble instruments by instrument list; wrap and label as documented in procedure.
• Support department initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.

The ideal candidate:

• Is determined, committed, and hardworking.
• Works well in a team and can be relied on to do their job well.
• Thinks critically, has good judgment and can work with minimal supervision.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Sterile Processing Department Technicians receive ongoing support and training from supervisors who work closely with you and are involved in the day-to-day operations. You’ll get the training and education you need to advance your career, including learning how to operate the latest, state-of-the-art processing equipment. At The Hospital, get exposure to the newest sterilization tools and concepts and improve the patient experience while working in a supportive, close-knit environment.

The Hospital provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand in hand.

Responsibilities:

• Supports department initiatives to meet productivity standard and flexible staffing needs.
• Demonstrates understanding on proper handling of equipment, instrumentation, chemicals, performs preventative maintenance, observes personal protective equipment standards in decontamination process.
• Scans, sorts, inspects and assembles instruments by instrument list, wraps and labels as documented in procedure.
• Monitors and controls the issue of supplies and equipment.
• Performs record keeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• HS diploma or equivalent GED required.

Certifications:

• If hired after 1/1/2018 Sterile Processing Distribution certification(CRST) by IAHCSMM or CBSPD  required within 2 years following completing  new hire period.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• One  year health care experience or similar background in mechanical/manufacturing assembly preferred.
• Military experience such as a Hospital Corpsmen (HM), Machinery Repairman (MR), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (2A3X3), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (68A), Small Arms Repairer (91F) or similar will be considered.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds and ability to push, pull and navigate supply carts weighing >than 75 pounds.

The policy of The Hospital Health System and its system hospitals (The Hospital Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90 day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by The Hospital Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. The Hospital Health System administers an influenza prevention program as well as a COVID-19 vaccine program. You will be required to comply with both programs, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination, or an exemption.