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Sterile Processing Technician

SSM Health

#Healthcare #Patient Safety #Sterile Processing #Surgical Instruments #Decontamination #Sterilization #Case Carts #Outpatient Center #Instrument Tracking Systems

Quick overview

Inspects, assembles, and evaluates surgical instruments to ensure proper sterilization and completeness. Performs decontamination of soiled equipment and maintains inventory levels for case carts.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or 10 years of work experience. Must be able to meet physical demands including constant standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.

high schoolInventory ManagementSterilizationQuality InspectionDecontaminationInstrument AssemblySurgical Instrument Handling

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center-Madison Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.
Inspects instruments, equipment and containers to assure cleanliness and proper functioning.
Corrects instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent reaching and gripping.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS None Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 6456810164 DHC Surgery Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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