Sterile Processing Tech Evenings

Community Health Systems Inc

Fort Wayne, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Inventory Management, Nursing, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Patient Safety, Quality Metrics, Safety Standards, Shelf Display, Sterilization, Surgical Supplies, Team Player
LOCATION
Fort Wayne, IN
POSTED
4 days ago

Sterile Processing Tech

Position Type: Full Time - 40 hours a week, 2p-10:30p M-F; weekend/call and holiday rotation expected

Benefits:

  • Up to $2k sign on bonus!
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for picking surgical instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. The Sterile Processing Technician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.

Essential Functions

  • Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
  • Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
  • Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
  • Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
  • Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
  • Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
  • Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
  • Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.
  • Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage inventory.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

About the Company

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Community Health Systems Inc

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.chs.net/