Sterile Processing Technician

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Sterile Processing
• SCHEDULE:3PM-11:30PM, MONDAY - FRIDAYWEEKEND ROTATION; 3PM - 11:30PMHOLIDAY ROTATION; 7AM-3:30PMOn Call ; 3:30PM-0730AM
• Hospital: Columbia St.Mary’s Hospital - Milwaukee
• LOCATION: 2323 N LAKE DRIVEMilwaukee, WI 53211

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the InternationalAssociation of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Preferred.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Boardfor Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Inspect, assemble, and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality,
determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective

sterilization.

• Operate sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensurecleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.