Sterile Processing Technician (Central Sterile) | UMH-Sparrow Ionia

Job Opportunity

Job ID: 54843

Positions Location: Ionia, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job:

Description

Positions Location: Ionia, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job

Decontaminates, cleans, sterilizes and distributes supplies from the surgery department, and throughout hospital.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Reprocesses multiple use items from the surgical department and throughout the hospital. Including but not limited to decontamination, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging and sterilization.
• Retrieves, reprocesses, and distributes multiple use items from all patient care areas.
• Accurately and consistently documents sterilizer loads, parameters, biological tests, and other necessary items.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Maintains accurate level of supplies and equipment at all times.
• Maintains knowledge of current sterilization standards.
• Take immediate action when failures are recognized.

Job Requirements

Work Experience

• Previous experience in Sterile Processing, preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED • Completion of sterile processing training program within 6 months of hire or transfer

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with other team members, patients and families. • Basic computer skills to include word processing, databases, EMR, and e-mail.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Patient Services/Nursing Support

Requirements

Shift Days

Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED

Status Full-time

Facility Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Experience Level New Grad