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Sterile Processing Technician
Sterile Processing Technicians decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute instruments, equipment and supplies. Maintains education in Sterile Processing and related aspects of patient care.
Department: Outpatient Surgery Center
Hours: Full-time/ 36 hours per week
Required: HS Diploma
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $18.68 per hour
Responsibilities
Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization., Decontaminates and refill crash carts, urological cart and latex free box, Trach Box, Chest tube Box, Central Line and Debridement box, following established health center procedures., Decontaminates instruments and equipment following established health center procedures per manufacturer instruction., Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques., Inspects instruments for functionality and prepares them for sterilization., Maintains and secures stocked crash carts and replenishes used crash carts. Delivers used medication boxes securely to pharmacy for refill. Handles and maintains security of sealed drug boxes for crash carts., Maintains sterilization records for Sterile Processing, Operating Room and HMS., Operates all sterilizer cycles in department – vacuum, gravity, Sterrad 100S, Sterrad NS, Starrad NX., Operates and maintains equipment according to recommended manufactures instructions and health center policies and procedures., Participates in the evaluation of the patient care delivery system., Places work order requests (i.e. maintenance, housekeeping, etc.), Retrieves preference sheets from surgical services computer system per specifics. (i.e. patient specific, physician specific, etc.)., Takes call as scheduled., Utilizes surgeon preference card and case cart pick list to competently prepare for operative procedures, when pulling inventory to build case carts.
Requirements
High School (Required)
Compensation
Estimated Compensation Range
$18.68 - $28.95
Pay based on experience
Sarah Bush Lincoln is a prominent non-profit healthcare organization located in downstate Illinois. It operates a two-hospital system, consisting of Sarah Bush Lincoln based in Mattoon, IL which has 150 beds, and SBL Fayette County Hospital based in Vandalia, IL, with 25 beds. The healthcare system also operates more than 57 clinics spread across a 10-county area and stand-alone surgery centers in Mattoon and Effingham, regional cancer center and hospice house. Decisions are made locally which gives the Health System the agility to respond quickly to changing markets.
The organization employs nearly 3,500 people, including a medical staff of approximately 250 members. SBL is known for its contemporary facilities and commitment to providing advanced equipment and services for diagnosis and treatment. Sarah Bush Lincoln has an expanding robotics program, which showcases its dedication to adopting innovative technologies.
The staff at Sarah Bush Lincoln is highly engaged as reflected in the most recent Press Ganey Employee Engagement and Safety Survey. The organization is Magnet designated, which recognizes excellence in nursing. SBL supports career growth, which provides employees with various education funding opportunities.
Beyond its medical facilities, Sarah Bush Lincoln plays an integral role in the community. It actively participates in various activities that promote health, wellness, education, economic development, and housing. The involvement demonstrates the organization’s commitment to the overall well-being and development of the communities it serves.
