Sterile Processing Technician - Central Processing Department
Job description
General Definition and Scope of Job
The Central Processing Department (CPD) Technician is responsible for decontaminating and sterilizing instruments, medical supplies, and equipment. They monitor biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination process. They verify that equipment functions properly, completes requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement and removes defective equipment when necessary. The CPD Tech collects, sorts, and distributes sets of instruments, trays, crash carts, and medical equipment and makes them available to hospital departments in a timely manner.
JOB STATUS:
- Full Time Lead, 80 hours per pay period
- Full Time, 80 hours per pay period
- Casual (as needed)
What are the Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements?
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Previous experience in hospital central processing department or operating room.
- Completion of an accredited Central Processing Technician program.
- Maintains certification as a Certified Central Processing Technician.
- Ability to multi-task and keep area organized.
What are the Critical Demands of the Job?
- Ability to successfully complete general orientation.
- Ability to successfully complete the unit competency inventory/staff development plan.
- Ability to lift floor to waist level – 15 lbs.
- Ability to lift waist level and above – 10 lbs.
- Ability to carry objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs.
- Performs on-call responsibilities.
- Ability to read, write and interpret written English word.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment.
- Ability to practice universal precautions as needed each workday.
- Ability to maintain accuracy while multi-tasking.
- Able to stand 80% of the day.
What are the Working Conditions?
- Work flow is quick and department is frequently busy.
- Unpredictable mealtimes. Breaks and lunches are scheduled around patient needs.
- Prolonged standing/walking.
- Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious diseases.
- Must be able to tolerate wearing protective gear (including, but not limited to, barrier gloves, moisture impervious gowns, protection eyewear and face shields).
What Perks or Benefits Can You Look Forward to?
- Low cost benefits including medical, dental, and vision available to you and your dependents
- FSA/DCRA
- 401k/Roth, Financial Wellness Benefit
- Education reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off plan (PTO)
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Employee discount in the café, gift shop and pharmacy
- Great work environment with a family feel
At Trinity Health - Grand Haven, we’re proud to serve our lakeshore communities right where they live. That’s why we’re committed to delivering the high quality care our community needs - from emergency response and urgent care to our convenient lab locations, skilled-nursing care center, hospital, and other local affiliates, we are working together every single day to bring award-winning medical care close to home.
Job Types: PRN, Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- sterile processing certification (Required)
Work Location: One location
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