Central Processing Aide - 11:00AM-7:30PM (No Weekends) - Traverse City, MI

Job DescriptionAbility ToWork standing for most of the day.

Occasionally lifts sets, pans up to 30 pounds between 48" off floor and floor level.

Frequently stoop, push, pull, bend and reach.

Walk moderate distances while pushing/maneuvering carts.

Apply procedures at a 100% accuracy rate.

Day To DayReceive, clean/decontaminate, inspect, sort, disassemble, reassemble, wrap, package and process a wide variety of instruments, instrument sets and equipment.

Test equipment for proper functioning.

De-lint, inspect, fold, wrap, process and store a variety of laundered linen.

Label, date, initial and process goods using established sterilizing procedures.

Knowledgeable of all patient equipment and supplies in the department.

Complete daily work reports and logs, sterilization records, and monitor charts and tapes from sterilizers.

Operate all processing machinery: Ultrasonic cleaning machine, washer-sterilizers, gravity displacement sterilizer, Sterrad units, vacuum sterilizers, steam cleaner, heat sealers, and cart washer.

Collect used supplies and equipment within the hospital.

Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the department on a daily basis.

Perform daily maintenance on cleaning and sterilizing equipment placed within the department.

Set up case carts for surgical procedures on an emergency basis.

QualificationsHigh school diploma required.

Additional InformationThe Central Processing Aide will have responsibility for assisting in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, sterile storage, and case cart assembly. This position may have responsibility for equipment distribution and cleaning processes. No Call - No Weekends - No Holidays!

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.