Sterile Processing Tech

Overview

Sterile Processing Technician

Schedule / Shift : 1.0 FTE

• Schedule : Monday - Friday
• Hours : 1430 - 2300
• Holiday Call rotation
• Voluntary Call

Compensation Range : $19.39 - $29.69

Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System

At Good Shepherd Health Care System , we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-artcare closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.

Why Choose Good Shepherd?

Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.

Definition of Position :

This position receives and reprocesses reusable instruments throughout the hospital, performs cleaning and sterilizing duties. Responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment. They will distribute reprocessed supplies, assist with pulling case carts and assist with inventory control in surgery.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions :

Qualifications

Qualifications : Education :

Required : High School graduate or GED.

Preferred : Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Program.

Licenses / certifications / registrations :

Required : None

Preferred : Sterile Processing Technician Certificate.

Experience : Required : None

Preferred : Previous sterile processing experience.

Other : NA

Physical Requirements :

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions :

This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.

40 Hours USD $19.39 / Yr. USD $29.69 / Yr. 01-3212 Sterile Processing Day