Sterile Processing Technologist - Springfield Regional Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

Receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment, performs cleaning and sterilizing duties, prepares packs of supplies, linens, instruments, and case carts in central processing. Serves the operating rooms, nursing units, and ancillary areas of the Medical Center. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures. Cleans, assembles, wraps, sterilizes and stores supplies and instrument trays accurately and in a timely manner. Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards. Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies as required; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately. Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with Bon Secours Mercy Health Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Bon Secours Mercy Health which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement, and monitor short- and long-range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan.  This position is part of a Collective Bargaining Unit.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification Required: Certified Central Processing tech within 1 year of hire

              

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

·         Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

·         Decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures.

·         Sorts and prepares linen for processing trays and packs.

·         Cleans, assembles, wraps, sterilizes arid stores supplies and instrument trays accurately and in a timely manner.

·         Distributes supplies and equipment to units in a timely fashion. Knows equipment use and assembles case carts accurately per requisition.

·         Maintains an adequate supply of packs and supplies to meet area needs including inventory control, proper labeling, inspection of linen and labeling of packages

·         Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards

·         Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies as required; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately

·         Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required

·         Participates in educational programs and in service meetings. Attends Meetings.

·         This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

Central Sterile - Springfield - Central Supply (Spd)

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.