Sterile Processing Tech I

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

The technician decontaminates instruments, assembles trays and/or equipment, and sterilizes instrument trays for prescribed patient procedures. Assembles case carts for specific surgical procedures. In response to the time-critical needs of the surgeon, nurses and OR team members, the Certified Sterile Processing Technician processes a variety of highly specialized surgical instrument trays and powered surgical tools and implant devices, often in high pressure situations engendered by the life-threatening nature of unexpected trauma or technologically advanced surgical procedures.

Sterilizes instruments including quarantining instruments until the biological indicator (BI) is read negative. Decontaminates instruments and cleans patient care equipment using various high-tech equipment which require user knowledge of operation as well as trouble shooting skills.

Maintains inventory of supplies by identifying stocking requirements and following procedures to order the needed items. Other duties as assigned. Assembles complex and widely varying instrument trays for the hospital and clinics.

Taking call is required.

• Position Requirements:

• Minimum Education Required:

High School Diploma Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education.

Minimum Experience Required:

Less than one year of previous job-related experience

Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

At Loyola, we know you're more than your job. We see you and all of your potential.

That's why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits… at Loyola, what's important to you, is important to us. Join our family.

• Benefits from Day One

• Competitive Shift Differentials including charge and preceptor roles

• Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

• Educational Stipend

• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

• Referral Rewards

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.