Sterile Processing Institutional Aide
Crothall Healthcare is hiring immediately for full-time Sterile Processing Institutional Aide positions. Location: Cayuga Health Sterile Processing - 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850. Note: online applications accepted only. Full time schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview. Sterile processing tech experience required. Pay range: $20.85 per hour to $25.85 per hour.
Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Our core services include: Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Laundry and Linen Services, Ambulatory, and Sterile Processing.
Job Summary
Sterile Processing Aide: Perform reprocessing activities within Sterile Processing and Equipment Distribution to include decontamination of equipment, preparation of case carts, storage and distribution of medical and surgical supplies and mobile equipment used in the care and treatment of patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Must wear PPE appropriately and in the appropriate area of the department.
- Read and understand Manufacturer IFU in relation to the cleaning and maintenance of all small movable equipment.
- Pick up soiled utility bins from soiled utility rooms and replace with clean bins to designated areas.
- Pick up all bulk supplies for Central Sterile Department from Receiving Dock and deliver to storage area for proper storage.
- Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and transports equipment, supplies and instruments according to manufacturer's IFU and prescribed procedures and techniques.
- Decontaminates the full range of reusable patient care equipment and medical supplies, including but not limited to containers and equipment such as aspirators, croupettes, oxygen suppliers and small movable equipment using detergents and disinfecting solutions all according to manufacturer's IFU.
- Deliver daily to O.R, Clinics and Nursing Unit inventory to their assigned destination on a timely basis.
- Retrieve all Sterile Processing Unit cargo trucks and soiled utility bins from nursing units on a timely basis.
- Pick up on a daily basis all soiled Small Movable Equipment from soiled utility rooms on all Nursing Units and return to Central Sterile Decontamination Room for processing.
- Prepares list of contents and affixes list to package or groups of packages. Uses central system for supplies being processed.
- May gather used supplies for hospital facilities and/or departments and return them after sterilization.
Preferred Qualifications
High school Diploma/GED required. Training on the Job required.
Working Conditions
Extended Standing, Walking, Crouching, Bending, Sitting. Pushing and pulling carts
Benefits for Our Team Members
Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program. Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.
Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace. "We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act."