Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing - St. Vincent Medical Center

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Current Certification in Sterile processing highly preferred

Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, inspects, cleans, assembles and sterilized patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturer's instructions. Distributes equipment, instruments and supplies to all areas of the Medical Center as well as satellite facilities. Responsible for all surgery instruments and equipment needing cleaning, sterilization, etc. Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Collects soiled / reusable equipment and instruments. Using state of the art sterile processing methods and strict adherence to established procedures, manually / mechanically decontaminates instruments, trays and equipment.

Sterilizes patient care equipment and supplies by operating sterilizing equipment according to established policies / procedures and following manufacturer's instructions. 'assures processed instrumentation meets the stringent criteria for sterility and use in the OR prior to distribution.

Inventories / stocks and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as needed. Determines adequate levels of reserve supplies for routine use and emergency situations. Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates, ensuring stock for perioperative room is located to designated areas. Notifies supply chain supervisor of missing items on case cart pick sheets.

Assists with orientation of new employees. Participates in department meetings, in-services and QA / QI planning.

Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing. Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control in a sterile area.

Ensures that controlled activities (i.e., equipment sterilization, PAR levels, sterile wraps, etc.) are documented and maintained in a matter commensurate with accepted standards and protocol.

Performs duties of instrument technician as needed.

Fulfills surgical patient material needs by building case cart requisitions and immediate requests as required, and delivers items to the end user by various transportation modes within the facility as part of supply management including perioperative and cardiovascular operating rooms

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification

Certified as a Central Service Technician by CBSPD or IAHCSMM or obtain within one year of hire. (required)

Education

High school diploma or GED (required)

This is a collective bargaining position.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA / FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com