SCHEDULE FTE: 1.0 The Surgery Department is looking for a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. Certification is not required but preferred for hire. Hours are Monday-Friday 0600-1430, no nights, weekends, or call. Attention to detail, time management and an ability to prioritize are important to the role. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Responsible for cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing all equipment, supplies, and/or instruments. Also responsible for maintaining the supplies inventory for the department. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + Education, Experience, and Training + Must possess high school diploma or equivalent. + Previous experience in operating room sterilization preferred. + Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required. + Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English. + Will attend one Sterile Processing conference per year. + Certification in field will be required within one year of employment. + Ongoing continued education will be required in field to maintain certification. Physical Requirements + + Standing – Approximately 75% of shift. + Walking – Approximately 75% of shift. + Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices. + Twisting - frequently. + Bending –frequently + Squat/Kneel – Approximately 50% of shift.