Sterile Processing Technician - Defiance Regional Hospital - Sterile Processing

Location:

Defiance Regional Hospital

Department:

Sterile Processing

Weekly Hours:

40

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

A Certified Sterile Technician maintains proper infection control procedures by cleaning, inspecting, assembling, wrapping and sterilizing all reusable items at ProMedica.

You will make sure aseptic procedures are followed and comply with appropriate policies while performing Central Sterile duties. In this role, you will manage OR stock and supplies, monitor PAR levels and order supplies as needed.

This position also will help nursing staff with patient admissions, transfers, discharges and transportation.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Cleans, checks, assembles, wraps, and sterilizes all reusable items.
• Cleans Autoclaves weekly.
• Uses aseptic procedures and complies with appropriate policies in performing Central Sterile (CS) duties.
• Runs and maintains the Steris System.
• Handles contaminated items using proper infection control procedures.
• Maintains OR stock and supplies. Checks PAR levels, and orders appropriately. Generates orders for special order items as directed by Charge Nurse or Unit Director. Performs routine clerical functions related to supplies.
• Assists nursing personnel with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Transports patients using appropriate safety measures. Recognizes and prioritizes assignments appropriately.
• Maintains daily quality control records.
• Assists with transportation and handling of surgical specimens.
• Performs all related duties as requested or required.
• The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Skills: Maintain CPR-American Heart Association Heart Saver AED.
• Certification: Must be Certified in Sterile Processing.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [email protected]

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