Sterilization Technician - Surgery Center

*Certification Required*

Department: Surgery Center

Location: Eddy Street Campus; 211 N Eddy Street, South Bend, IN 46617

Hours: Full Time; 40 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Hours may vary slightly due to case start times)

Good enough isn’t for us. The South Bend Clinic's team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.

The South Bend Clinic works to understand what matters most to you. We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives. We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your mark!

Holistic benefits designed to help our team members flourish in all aspects of their lives, including: 

• Daily pay
• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug benefits that include medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• Pet health coverage.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year. 
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off. 
• A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact
• 12 Weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members. 
• 401(k) Match
• 3 Year 401(k) Vesting

Are you ready to challenge the expected to deliver the extraordinary?

Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the Surgical Center. Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors
• Performs all aspects of daily work in a manner which contributes to and assures an environment of patient safety.
• Performs all aspects of daily work in a manner which contributes to and assures an environment of patient safety
• Insures proper operation of all sterilizing units prior to use on a daily basis
• Runs biological and chemical tests appropriately. Records results in appropriate log.
• Inspects sterrad and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports to Central Sterilizing Lead/ and or Nurse Director
• Processes and/or oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to Central Sterilizing
• Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization
• Processes all items appropriately using steam sterilization or sterrad
• Maintains appropriate spore testing on routine basis and documents results as required.
• Assists with processing department supply charges and any other clerical work related to Central Sterilizing as requested
• Works closely with Central Sterilizing Lead and assists with training for new personnel as required
• Able to work closely with others in positive ways
• Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage areas.
• Stores all supplies and equipment; stocks Central Sterilizing's dispensing racks
• Correctly performs tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization. Monitors sterility dates on supplies.
• Properly loads and operates all sterilizers, Sterrad and steam, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required by the department
• Receives and delivers surgical supplies and fills requisition requests correctly
• Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments, tray preparation and special procedure items.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certified Sterilized ProcessTechnician ( C-SPT)
• Current BLS certification
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department.
• Knowledgeable of cleaning and sterilization procedures and techniques.
• Basic understanding of various functions of the department. Conscientious regard for technical and minute procedures.