Central Sterile Processing Technician
Company: UPMC
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: September 16, 2021
Job Description:
Description
Are you interested in a career
that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If
you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that
offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you
to explore this opportunity today!
UPMC is looking for Central
Sterile Processing Techs to work at Children's
Hospital!
We are currently offering
SIGN-ON BONUSES for all full-time Central Sterile
Processing positions! 2+ years of central sterile
experience is required for bonus. $5,000 sign-on with 2 year
work commitment for full-time.
*Current UPMC employees are not
eligible for the sign-on bonus program.
Two primary shifts are
available: 3pm-11:30pm(evening); and
11pm-7:30am(night).
Applicants will be placed in the
appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on
their individual experience and education.
Purpose:
To perform those duties necessary
for the proper decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly,
packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution and documentation
of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment according to
established procedures. Performs other duties as assigned or
required.
Responsibilities:
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Prepares and assembles surgical
tray and equipment following established tray listings for issue,
storage, or further processing.
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Conforms and adheres to department
policies concerning decontamination, sterile processing, infection
control and safety.
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Maintains a working knowledge of,
and is able to effectively troubleshoot, all
decontamination/sterilization equipment.
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Performs other related duties as
assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet
emergency situations
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Demonstrates knowledge of
performance improvement tools and techniques. Continuously improves
the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the
integration of research and best practices into daily work. Shares
learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across
the business unit or system.
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Practices solid verbal and written
communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate to
other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for
changes in unit practices Documentation is comprehensive and
promotes communication between caregivers. Demonstrates critical
thinking in the analysis of clinical, social, safety, psychological
and spiritual issues. Incorporates national professional
organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to
improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction of the patient
experience in daily work. Creates a caring and compassionate
patient focused experience by building healing relationships with
colleagues. Disseminates new knowledge and innovations through
presentations, posters, and publications.
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Develops and maintains productive
working relationships internally and externally by building teams
and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and
positive communication. Coaches colleagues on cultural diversity
and addresses workplace horizontal violence and impairment.
Demonstrates accountability to self and others for safe work hours,
time management and healthy lifestyles.
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Demonstrates interest in the
development of others and positively impacts the lives of
patients/families, peers, and members of the healthcare team
through mentoring, education, and knowledge sharing. Seeks
opportunities to share expertise with other members of the
healthcare team within and beyond the clinical
unit/department.
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Demonstrates accountability for
professional development that improves the quality of professional
practice and the quality of patient care. Makes recommendations for
the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace
and welcomes and participates in change initiatives. Leads by
investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and
other disciplines. Shows the ability to set
priorities.
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Monitors, reads, documents, and
interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure
proper function.
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Develops and improves skills
through initiative, attendance and participation at educational
programs
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Communicates appropriately using
good interpersonal skills.
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Assesses supplies required for
prescribed standard surgical procedures and sets up case carts.
Maintains inventory, collects, disassembles, inspects, cleans,
disinfects and reassembles all instrument trays patient care
equipment.
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Displays awareness of cost
containment in the organization of work by using economy in time,
motion and material.
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Demonstrates UPMC's commitment to
the Core Values by understanding the needs of patients, their
families, physicians, and co-workers and doing what is required the
first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate,
timely, coordinated and thorough.
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Participates in performance
improvement activities.
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Participates as a team member and
is accountable for own work responsibilities.
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Cleans and decontaminates reusable
equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and
mechanically.
Qualifications
• High
school graduate or equivalent.
• Six months of
healthcare experience or currently enrolled in an Accredited
Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program
Preferred
• Must complete
10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central
Sterile Technician on an annual basis
Licensure, Certifications, and
Clearances:
•
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and
Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician or
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material
Management certification required.
• New employees
will have 18 months from date of hire to obtain the required
certification
• Employees
active in a Central Sterile position, on or before the effective
date, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding the
certification and will not need to obtain it unless they move into
a different position that would require
certification.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: UPMC, Pittsburgh , Central Sterile Processing Technician, Other , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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