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Sterile Processing Tech-Casual

  • Job ID: 296003973
  • Status: Casual
  • Regular/Temporary: Limited
  • Hours:
  • Shift: Variable
  • Facility: UPMC Altoona
  • Department: Central Sterile
  • Location: 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona PA 16601
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $15.30 to $23.36 / hour

Description

Purpose:
Responsible for receiving, reprocessing, and distribution of clean and sterile supplies; cleaning and maintenance of CPR carts and isolation cabinets.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs all duties related to decontamination, preparation, sterilization/disinfection, and dispatch of instruments, equipment and supplies for the Operating Room, OB, Cardiology, ED/Trauma, and Nursing and ancillary departments.
  • Performs all assigned clerical duties, such as answering the telephone, recording of messages, and maintenance of records.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and working order for the Operating Room, OB, and other departments.
  • Operates all departmental equipment and performs operator maintenance.
  • Maintains working knowledge of all products in stock and their appropriate locations.
  • Prepares case carts for the Operating Room.
  • Performs all duties according to department policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of sterilization techniques.
  • Prepares and assembles special items, trays, and packs to meet stated needs of all hospital departments.
  • Cleans and restocks CPR carts.

 

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Six months of healthcare experience or currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program preferred
  • Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Employees active in a Central Sterile position, on or before the effective date 12/27/2020, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding the certification and will not need to obtain it unless they move into a different position that would require certification.? Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management certification required. New employees will have 18 months from the date of hire to obtain the required certification.
 

  • Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
  • Act 34

  • UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

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