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Sterile Processing Academy, Non-Certified
Job Description
Sterile Processing Academy, Non-Certified Atrium Health
•3.7 Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Full-time $19.80
•$29.70 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description Department:
37719 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
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Sterile Processing Services Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hou rs
Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Varies;
Full Time Pay Range:
$19.80
•$29.70 The Non-Certified Sterile Processing Academy starts November 16th , and is for those who are not certified and do not yet have experience in Sterile Processing space, but are eager to learn!
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED equivalent. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or
REGISTRATION
N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operates all department machinery and promptly reports issues to the Instrument Processing Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician. Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of instruments. Inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality. Assembles instruments into containers according to count sheets. Packages instruments according to manufacturer's instructions. Performs sterilization and verifies adequacy of the sterilization process. Maintains documentation of sterilization processes. Stores sterile containers in identified location. Assembles case carts according to the picklist and deliver to the OR. Participates in the department's weekday surge plan and weekend call. Assists other team members as needed. Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient communication skills Knowledge of instrument tracking software
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
0%35%65%tototo35%65%100%N/AActivityXStandingXWalkingXSittingXBendingXReaching with armsXFinger and hand dexterityXTalkingXHearingXSeeingLifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:
X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum Our Commitment to
You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total Rewards:
benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more
•so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short
•and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program Note:
Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. Responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of operating instrumentation. Incumbents will adhere to all departmental policies and procedures to ensure that instrumentation is available for surgical procedures in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
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What they do
A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$41,048 / year median in North Carolina
+14% projected growth