Central Processing Tech

Job Description:

This position is responsible for ensuring that all basic surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality / timely manner throughout the hospital. Will begin to train and validate competencies to allow perform of these duties independently and without close supervision. Utilizes applications and technology to accurately facilitate record keeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations, promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards, performs other duties as assigned. May be required to work overtime based on business need, may be required to float to other departments (within the scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need, may be required to be placed on-call based on business needs.

Shift: 36hr position M-W 1800-0630 Graves

For an example of the day to day job duties, please see this video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCqA6TVSqFY

Position is hiring for Tech I, Tech II, or Tech III based on experience.

Job Essentials

• Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments.
• Assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack and label surgical instruments.
• Sterile instruments and equipment
• Pull case carts.
• Clean, troubleshoot and correctly use CP equipment.
• Perform and record all biological and chemical sterilization tests.
• Issue and receive durable, moveable clinical equipment.
• Issue sterile supplies to using areas.
• Perform inventory duties as required.
• Verify that all sterilization processes have been completed and met parameters before making equipment available for use.

Minimum Qualifications

Tech I:

• Must attain Central Processing Certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) within one year of hire date.

Tech II:

• Current CP Certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association)
• One year of work experience in Central Processing
• Proficient in two or more specialties

Tech III:

• Current CP Certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association)
• One year of work experience in Central Processing
• Proficient and subject matter expert in all specialties
• Able to train in all specialties

Pay Scales:

• Tech I: 18.66 - 25.33 USD Hourly
• Tech II: 19.20 - 27.35 USD Hourly
• Tech III: 19.97 - 29.74 USD Hourly

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital

Work City:

St George

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.66 - $25.33

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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