Central Sterile Processing Associate - EXPERIENCED Technicians Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Erie, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Erie, PA

Job Description

Job Description

UPMC Hamot would like to hire experienced, detail-oriented candidates to join their team as a Central Sterile Processing Associate! 

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The Central Sterile Processing Associate will perform 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. UPMC Hamot’s Central Sterile Processing department works as a team to ensure the best surgical outcomes possible.

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Second shift availability is required. 

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Please visit the following link to learn more about this role and careers in Surgical Services: Surgical Services Careers at UPMC

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Job title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements.

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Apply today to join this team of life-changers!

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Overview : To be trained to perform 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.

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  • Performance Improvement : Utilizes tools and techniques to enhance care quality and work environment. Integrates research and best practices into daily work. Shares improvements across units.

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  • Communication : Practices strong verbal and written skills. Articulates and translates information to care providers. Negotiates and recommends unit practice changes. Ensures comprehensive documentation.

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  • Critical Thinking : Analyzes clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual issues. Incorporates goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.

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  • Patient Experience : Builds healing relationships. Disseminates new knowledge through presentations, posters, and publications.

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  • Relationships : Develops and maintains productive relationships. Mentors and models positive communication. Addresses workplace issues like horizontal violence and impairment.

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  • Professional Development : Mentors and educates others. Shares expertise within and beyond the clinical unit. Participates in change initiatives.

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  • Leadership : Invests in building healthy relationships. Sets priorities and leads by example.

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  • Compliance : Adheres to policies on decontamination, sterile processing, infection control, and safety.

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  • Equipment Handling : Cleans, decontaminates, assembles, and troubleshoots equipment. Monitors sterilizers and maintains inventory.

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  • Teamwork : Communicates effectively. Participates in performance improvement activities. Demonstrates accountability and commitment to core values.

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  • Additional Duties : Performs related duties as assigned. Adheres to system-wide competencies and behaviors.

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  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent with no experience -or- Currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program Preferred -or-1 year of experience within UPMC
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  • All staff must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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  • Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management required for our PA and NY facilities (MD facilities are excluded). New employees in our PA and NY facilities (MD is excluded) will have 18 months from date of hire to obtain required certification.
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  • Act 34
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  • Employees active in a Central Sterile position, on or before the effective date 12/27/2020, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding 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

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Job Tags

Afternoon shift,

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