STERILE PROCESSING INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN - Blessing Hospital
Quincy, IL 62301
About the Job
STARTING RATE: $17.23 (WITHOUT EXPERIENCE)
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A RELOCATION STIPEND IF MOVING MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
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- 403b + matching
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
- Onsite childcare - Quincy & Pittsfield locations
- 24/7 Wellness Center access - Quincy & Pittsfield locations
- Educational assistance opportunities
JOB SUMMARY
- Sterile Processing: This position provides department specific assistance to the processing of sterile instrumentation and other procedural trays and supplies. Duties include the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly and scanning of items to be sterilized, correct packaging of items, loading of sterilizers to achieve sterility, accurate handling, transportation and storage to maintain sterilization. The sterile processing technician monitors sterilization mechanically, chemically and biologically. This position must understand the decontamination processes and inventory control processes. This position provides department specific assistance from the retrieval of soiled instruments to the storage of sterile instruments. Duties include retrieval and transportation of instruments, rendering contaminated items safe for handling, following specific procedures related to transporting cleaned items to areas for proper storage or other areas for further processing. Must have good communication, auditory and visual skills, be hands-on, be analytical and be detail oriented. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. ICARE standards must be demonstrated. Adherence to Code of Conduct and other policies is required.
- Education/Training/Experience:
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REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent written or verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Experience with computer applications.
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PREFERRED:
- Previous experience with surgical instrumentation.
- License/Certifications/Special Requirements:
- Maintain valid CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification every 12 months through HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association).
- Comparable certifications will be considered in lieu of CRCST certification.
- Pay Status:
- NON-EXEMPT HOURLY
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Source : Blessing Hospital