Decontaminate equipment, case carts and instruments per specific established procedures as they are received in decontam. Adheres to hospital policy and procedure regarding safety and infection control – including appropriate hand washing. Maintain equipment in a clean, safe working condition, thoroughly cleans & inspects all equipment coming back from patient use according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Prepare instrument trays for procedural use.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
A high school diploma or GED equivalent, AND six (6) months of Sterile Processing or Operating Room Technician experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
May be called out to work off-shift in emergency situations. May be required to lift approximately 30 pounds.
May be exposed to hazardous materials, sharp objects and infectious diseases
Knowledge of Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
BLS required.
Must obtain IAHCSMM certification in one year or risk loss of employment.
Meadville Medical Center is an outstanding community hospital located in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The hospital continually works to meet the community's needs by maintaining up-to-date and state-of-the-art facilities. We are a leader in healthcare in Northwest Pennsylvania, with the newest technology, including the latest generation of ultrasound, CT and MRI technology. Our medical staff of more than 100 consists of 37 medical/surgical specialties, with an extensive primary care foundation.
With a service area covering 75,000 individuals in Crawford County as well as an additional 150,000 persons from northwestern Pennsylvania, the Meadville Medical Center has annual inpatient admissions of approximately 7,617 and more than 215,742 outpatient visits. The Emergency Department alone reports 37,690 visits yearly and approximately 650 babies are born here each year.
Meadville Medical Center Mission Statement:
Your independent community health system is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and affordable healthcare for the wellbeing of our community.
Meadville Medical Center Vision Statement:
Our vision is to continually exceed the expectations of those we serve by working together as a team, dedicated to a process of never-ending improvements.
