Sterile Processing Tech I or II
Presbyterian Health Services
- Albuquerque, NM
- $16.15 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Varied Days and HoursWe're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.Presbyterian is committed to an environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends
- Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
Under direct and indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and reusable medical devices for inpatient Nursing departments and PMG clinics. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments and reusable medical equipment to the Operating Room. Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing instruments, and trays for the Operating Room. Cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and stores the GI scopes.QualificationsLevel I RequirementHigh school or equivalent.
One year experience in sterile processing environment, hospital or clinic (medical or veterinary) preferred. Previous experience with handling of sterile supplies preferred. National certification for sterile processing preferred.Level II RequirementHigh school or equivalent. National certification in Sterile Processing requiredCredentials:
Essential:
- Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Tech