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Sterile Processing Technician (Instrument Room) 3:00pm - 11:00pm

UMC Health System, Mission, Kansas, United States

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R17812We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.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

Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Process and package instruments and instrument sets to be used in surgical procedures

• Properly package and load items on the carriage for sterilization

• Store, issue, and track equipment; this includes delivery and pick up from various departments

• Operate, monitor, and exchange the Detergent Management System

• Operate all SPD equipment in a safe and efficient manner

• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with sterilizers

• Properly test equipment and document following sterility assurance guidelines

• All other assigned related duties

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in Sterile Processing and/or Instrumentation Room training helpful

• Computer skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including, but not limited to, Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.), 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.\*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.\*Benefits: * Resilience program

+ Emotional

+ Physical

+ Spiritual

+ Financial

+ Career

+ Community* On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)* Discounted Pharmacy Cost* Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)* Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match* PTO & Extended Illness* Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance* And more at:UMC Vision, Mission and Standards:

**Vision:**To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

**Mission Statement:** Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

**Standards of Excellence:** Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and RespectAbout UMC* Magnet Designated* 501 licensed beds* 62 Site locations* Regions only Level I Trauma Center* Regions only BICU* DNV accredited* Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)* Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas MonthlyUMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards:**Culture:**Service is Our Passion**Vision:** The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.**Mission Statement:** To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.**Standards:** Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, KindnessAbout UMCP* 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers* Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers* Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly* Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates #J-18808-Ljbffr