Sterile Processing Tech non certified or Sterile Processing Tech

Position: Sterile Processing Tech non certified or Sterile Processing Tech 1-9
Job Description Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager, Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements.

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Cost Center
CC000675 CHS - SPD (Sterile Processing) - Consolidated Service Center (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager, Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements.

Under general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Non-Certified Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements.

Additional Job Description

High School Diploma or GED.

The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager, Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture

• Standing:
  Continuous

• Sitting:
  Continuous

• Walking:
  Continuous

• Climbing stairs:
  Infrequent

• Working indoors:
  Continuous

• Working outdoors (temperature extremes):
  Infrequent

• Working from elevated areas:
  Frequent

• Working in confined/cramped spaces:
  Frequent

• Kneeling:
  Infrequent

• Bending at the waist:
  Continuous

• Twisting at the waist:
  Frequent

• Squatting:
  Frequent

• Manual Dexterity & Strength

• Pinching operations:
  Frequent

• Gross motor use (fingers/hands):
  Continuous

• Firm grasping (fingers/hands):
  Continuous

• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands):
  Continuous

• Reaching overhead:
  Frequent

• Reaching in all directions:
  Continuous

• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders):
  Continuous

• Full use of both legs:
  Continuous

• Balance & coordination (lower extremities):
  Frequent

• Lifting & Force Requirements

• Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted:
  Infrequent

• Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36":
  Infrequent

• Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead:
  Infrequent

• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force:
  Frequent

• Examples:

• Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force

• Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force

• Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force

• Vision & Sensory

• Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes):
  Continuous

• Recognize objects (near/far):
  Continuous

• Color discrimination:
  Continuous

• Depth perception:
  Continuous

• Peripheral vision:
  Continuous

• Hearing acuity (with correction):
  Continuous

• Tactile sensory function:
  Continuous

• Gross motor with fine motor coordination:
  Continuous

• Selected Positions:

• Olfactory (smell) function:
  Continuous

• Respirator use qualification:
  Continuous

• Work Environment & Conditions

• Effective stress management:
  Continuous

• Rotating shifts:
  Frequent

• Overtime as required:
  Frequent

• Latex-safe environment:
  Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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