Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

The Sterile Processing Technician decontaminates instruments, assembles trays and/or equipment, and sterilizes instrument trays for prescribed patient procedures. Assembles case carts for specific surgical procedures. In response to the time-critical needs of the surgeon, nurses and OR team members, the Sterile Processing Technician processes a variety of highly specialized surgical instrument trays and powered surgical tools and implant devices, often in high pressure situations engendered by the life-threatening nature of unexpected trauma or technologically advanced surgical procedures.

Sterilizes instruments including quarantining instruments until the biological indicator (BI) is read negative. Decontaminates instruments and cleans patient care equipment using various high-tech equipment which require user knowledge of operation as well as trouble shooting skills. Maintains inventory of supplies by identifying stocking requirements and following procedures to order the needed items. Other duties as assigned. Assembles complex and widely varying instrument trays for the hospital and clinics.

Taking call is required.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education required:

High School Diploma

Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

Minimum Experience Required:

Less than one year of previous job-related experience Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience

Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

On-Call is required

Licensure/Certifications: Required:

Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran