Sterile Processing Tech 1

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Hours | Schedule: 40 Hours per week Day shift Highlights and Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country Tuition Reimbursement Position Purpose: Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed materials and equipment by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization.

Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs. What the Sterile Processing Tech I will do: Properly identifies and decontaminates instruments through use of washer/decontaminator equipment and proper hand-washing techniques.

Assembles instruments correctly, ensuring appropriate cleanliness and function is achieved. Prepares instruments for sterilization through proper packaging, rigid container system, and wrapping techniques. Sterilizes instruments by correctly loading carts and operating sterilizers (Steam Sterilizer and Gas Plasma). Properly handles sterilized instruments for storage and distribution.

Maintains efficient flow of processing procedures, through appropriate case cart set-up, anticipation of health care provider requests and patient care needs. Anticipates and prioritizes instrument and supply needs using surgery lists, Sterile Processing Microsystem (SPM) computer system and inventory levels of instruments.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Certification in Central Service Processing required within eighteen (18) months of date of hire. One year of general work experience. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.