Sterile Processing Tech - Senior(Full-Time, Varied Shifts)

Acts in a mentoring capacity over Sterile Processing staff, utilizing leadership skills to assist manager in development and growth of junior staff.  Provides hospital and affiliated facilities with processed material and equipment ensuring a quality product at an effective cost for patient care by executing established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution.

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  Applies a mastery of skills in sterile processing environment.

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  Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex issues, or technical skills.

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  Provides guidance and general oversight to less experienced employees.

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  May train new employees

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  Responsible for duties below, which are identified at a higher level than junior staff and reflect substantial variety and complexity.

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  Responsible for processing and supplying sterile goods and equipment to all areas within the hospital, including decontamination, gleaning, packing, sterilizing, storing, and distribution.

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  Maintains appropriate supplies used in the process of sterilizing items for use in the hospital and any other institution or organization deemed appropriate by the administrative staff.

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  Reports any supply not readily available to appropriate parties for replenishment.

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  Distributes needed supplies and equipment throughout the hospital and affiliates as ordered.

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  Follows all department policies and procedures when distributing supplies and equipment.

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  Keeps assigned areas clean, organized, and fully stocked with necessary supplies.

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  Collects and cleans soiled equipment and machines, and maintains clean carts and shelves on floors, utilizing appropriate protective equipment and attire.

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  Complete required continuous training and education according to department standards.

• 3 years’ experience in sterile processing

• Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam and holds and maintains one of the following credentials:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential.

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• Hard to Fill Clause: A health care facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of the function of a Sterile Processing Technician, Sr. if they are unable to employ or contract a sufficient number of qualified Sterile Processing Technicians.

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• Grand-fathering Clause:  Must provide evidence of employment or contract services as a Central Service Technician in a health care facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 1/1/2011 – 1/1/2015.

• Central Service Technician certification required within 18 months of hire if does not meet grand-fathering requirements.

• Sterile Processing certification required within 18 months after employment if Hard to Fill clause is utilized.

• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Experience in mentoring or precepting

• Completion of associates’ level coursework in clinical field

• Strong organization, computer, and communication skills

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.