Job Information
ProMedica Health System Sterile Processing Technician - Defiance Regional Hospital - Quality Managment in Defiance, Ohio
Location:
Defiance Regional Hospital
Department:
Quality Management
Weekly Hours:
20
Status:
Part 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.
The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Clean, inspects, assembles, wraps, and disinfects or sterilizes all reusable items. Identifies and counts all instruments accurately. Prepares all instruments to ensure they are cleaned, inspected, assembled, wrapped, and sterilized according to appropriate practice standards.
Adheres to cleaning and equipment cleaning schedule.
Uses aseptic procedures and complies with appropriate policies in performing Central Sterile (CS) duties.
Runs and maintains the Steris system according to standards and manufacturer’s operational procedures.
Manages contaminated items using proper infection control procedures.
Cleans and disinfects/sterilizes endoscopes according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Appropriately and consistently uses proper personal protective equipment while performing duties.
Maintains daily quality control records.
Label instruments clearly and accurately follow department policy and procedures.
Performs all related duties as requested or required.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Years of Experience: Must have a concern for patient care, have an interest to complete the work accurately, economically and to collaborate well with people
Certification:CPR, must obtain Central Sterile Certification within 1 year of hire
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 (https://www.promedica.org/Pages/about-us/default.aspx) .
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 employment@promedica.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace