What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech position at Grand River Health?
BASIC FUNCTION: The Sterile Processing Technician serves as an integral member of the healthcare team, diligently ensuring the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. Operating behind the scenes, they play an indispensable role in maintaining the optimal functionality of the surgery room, providing support for seamless surgical procedures and aseptic practices in the medical domain.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clean, test, adjust, assemble and sterilize reusable medical supplies, instruments and equipment.
- Store and distribute patient care medical instruments and equipment to hospital units.
- Stock medical supply storage areas.
- Perform, analyze and document sterilizer functions, test vacuums, chemical and biological indicators.
- Valuate and inspect equipment
- Various duties including but not limited to answering telephones, handling face to face interactions with patients and hospital personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have current BLS card within three months of hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
- Familiarity with hospital supplies, equipment, instruments.
- Must be proficient within six (6) months of hire in HealthStream, Kronos, Allscripts Touchworks, Meditech, PACS, MUSE, Galactica, QHN, and Midas.
SALARY INFORMATION:
- $17.00 - $20.00 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
- Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of certified Central Service Technician program or previous experience as Sterile Processing Technician preferred.
- Six months’ experience in a medical setting preferred.
- Certification in field is preferred.
BENEFITS:
This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, with prescription drug coverage
- Vision and dental insurance
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- PTO accrual from day one
- Extended illness benefits/time off
- 457 retirement plan with match
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.
These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day
Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
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