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Ascension · 6 days ago

Technician-SterileProcess-Cert

Murfreesboro, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Ascension is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community. The Technician in Sterile Processing is responsible for inspecting and sterilizing surgical instruments, ensuring quality control, and maintaining inventory levels.

CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validates completeness of set, and facilitates effective sterilization

Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness 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

Contribute to Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement:

Service to the poor - Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life

Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life

Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership

Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship

Creativity - Courageous Innovation

Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in our ministry

Demonstrate knowledge of microbiological control and documentation. All other duties as assigned

Demonstrate knowledge of sterilization systems used in accordance with established Infection Control protocols and AAMI standards

Inspect instruments, equipment & containers to assure cleanliness and proper function

Qualification

Sterile Processing CertificationMicrobiological Control KnowledgeInfection Control ProtocolsQuality Assurance AuditsAttention to Detail

Required

Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date

Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Company

Ascension

Glassdoor3.4

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.

Founded in 1999

St Louis, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://healthcare.ascension.org

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