UHS proudly

UHS proudly

Sterile Processing Technician I

Norwich, NY

Sponsorship not specified$17k-$24kDetected 7 days ago
Patient CareMedical DevicesOSHA

About the role

  • Provide for and track all UHS inpatient units, off site clinical areas and outpatient clinics reusable instrumentation.
  • That's why we're intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job.
  • Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Drives the commitment for exceptional patient experience
  • Performs equipment quality tests such as cleaning washer screens, spray arms, protein tests, and daily maintenance checks on sterilizers
  • Performs quality checks on wrapped or containerized sets prior to sterilization to verify integrity and proper packaging
  • Selects the correct sterilization method and cycle, monitors equipment performance, and documents chemical and biological testing outcomes
  • Handles ETO sterilization in compliance with safety standards, including aeration, emergency procedures, and proper PPE use; maintains current certification in ETO safety
  • Performs visual inspections for chemical indicator color change and aseptically distributes sterile instruments to appropriate units

Requirements

  • Minimum Required:
  • Certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician is required within 18 months of hire (400 hours of experience required to sit for exam)
  • Gains proficiency in surgical instrument specialties including General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Plastic, Cardio Thoracic, Neuro, Ophthalmic, ENT, GYN, Podiatry, Urology, Cystoscopy,

Nice to have

  • 1 year previous SPD (certified or uncertified) or Operating Room experience.
  • Surgical inventory experience

Compensation

  • $17.19 - $24.42 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits

  • Documents all reusable medical devices upon receipt in the decontamination area using an instrument tracking system
  • Cleans, disinfects, stores, distributes, and tracks reusable durable medical equipment such as IV pumps, SCDs, and PCA machines
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