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Sterile Processing Tech

Southwest Health

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ID: 62896

Posted On 03/03/2025

Refreshed On 04/23/2025

Job Overview

Sterile Processing Technician

Requirements

+ Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Certification SCPCT, or CRCST required within 1 year.

+ Preferred to have a one year of sterile processing experience, Central Supply Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) certification, Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification, Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentials.

+ Familiarization with medical terminology and prior health care experience.

+ Knowledge of basic office procedures/equipment and computer systems.

Work Hours

Our Surgery Department is growing and we are seeking a full-time (40 hour/ week) Sterile Processing Tech to work Monday-Friday, Noon-8:30pm.

Job Summary

The sterile processing technician will be responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment. Works under the direction of the Surgical Leads.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.

2. Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.

3. Adhere to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.

4. Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.

5. Operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.

6. Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.

7. Able to prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.

8. Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.

9. Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.

10. Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.

11. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

12. Maintains the Surgical Unit per policy by keeping the unit neat and organized.

13. Assists in the maintenance, care, and cleaning of equipment and supplies.

14. Assembling supplies and equipment required for surgical procedures.

15. Answers the telephone in a customer friendly manner always portraying a desire to assist the caller. Answers telephone calls, takes messages, and communicates messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

16. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with physicians, OR personnel and any other ancillary hospital personnel at all times and especially with changes to the schedule.

17. Will prioritize workload throughout the workday to best meet the needs of the fast paced department.Develop a routine that allows for maximal use of time and the ability to multitask.

18. Attends and completes all departmental specific competencies and annual organizational requirements.

19. Demonstrates ability to meet the department work schedule.

20. Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines (ie: AAMI, AORN Perioperative Standards)

21. Adheres to Southwest Health’s value-based behavior standards.

22. Understands and adheres to Southwest Health compliance and HIPAA standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

23. Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Contact Information

Southwest Health

Attn: Human Resources

1400 Eastside Rd

Platteville, WI 53818

Phone: (608) 342-4796

Email: [email protected]

Fax: (608) 342-5015

We believe that together we can change lives, and we anticipate your life will change in the process. If you aspire to help others find hope and live better, we invite you to submit your application below.

Benefits

Southwest Health is truly an outstanding place to work. A full benefit package is available for employees working 20 hours/week or greater which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Also available are long and short term disability, cell phone discount, flexible spending plan, paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution, fitness membership discount as well as use of exercise equipment at the facility.

Primary Contact

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Miranda Koch

HR Generalist, Human Resources

608-342-4796

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Platteville, WI

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Tuition Reimbursement

Company ID

1250

Job REQ #

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20250303

End Date

20250531

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About the Company

**Southwest Health** is a non-profit healthcare system offering southwest Wisconsin a range of services within our various facilities. Our locations include a hospital and clinic in Platteville, Southwest Health Behavioral Services, a clinic, Eye Center, and rehab services facility in Cuba City, Darlington, and Kieler Wisconsin.

We are a model healthcare organization that provides the highest quality at the lowest possible cost to create healthier communities. The Joint Commission has awarded Southwest Health a full accreditation as a Health Care Organization because we strive to provide the best care possible and prove it by meeting the Joint Commissions' standards for high-quality care. Southwest Health has been named a Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. These awards and the awards won in the past, speak to the commitment Southwest Health has for safety, patient experience, and creating a healthier southwest Wisconsin. This accreditation marks Southwest Health’s fourth consecutive year of receiving the Guardian Excellence award for inpatient Patient Experience.

Southwest Health features four family medicine clinics, four Eye Center locations, Birth Center, a specialty services with cardiology, ENT, and Interventional Pain, a state-of-the-art Orthopedic Institute housing physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and 24-hour emergency services, to name just a few.