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Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician organizes, directs, and performs activities related to cleaning, sterilizing, storing, maintenance and distribution of equipment and instruments in the Sterile Processing Department
Job Specific Responsibilities
Daily assignments may include but are not limited to :
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Skills and Abilities
Ability to learn Cerner, IDX, and other applicable hospital-based programs as they pertain to the required job duties
Medical terminology helpful
Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships
Frequent interaction with various departments throughout the hospital
Physical Capabilities
Work is of heavy demand. Walking and standing most of the time on duty. The technician will occasionally be required to push or pull charts weighting as much as 100 pounds pounds and lifting items as heavy as 50 pounds.
Frequent reaching and bending required. Frequent handling of instruments is necessary. Sight, speech and hearing are a must.
Days and hours of duty will vary.
Environmental / Working Conditions
The decontamination work is done in an area that is at high risk for exposure to blood born pathogens. Exposure risk to high temperature steam and hydrogen peroxide.
This position is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Last updated : 2024-06-13
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