Sterile Processing Associate - Nebraska Medicine : Job Details

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.Shift:Third Shift (United States of America)Sterile Processing AssociateIntegrated Services CenterOmaha, NEPosition Highlights: Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Sterile Processing Associate at our Integrated Services Center, in Omaha NE. The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning and sterilizing instruments. If you have questions about applying for this Sterile Processing Associate role you can contact the recruiter, Jourdan Anstine at [email protected] the link below to watch a short Job in a Minute video about the sterile processing associate role! Time and benefits eligible, 36 hrs/weekSaturday, Sunday 6:30pm-7:00am, 1 day during the week 6:30pm-7:00amTraining on 1st shift Monday-Friday for the first 3-4 weeks.Why Nebraska Medicine: Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursementLead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient careForbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of America's Top Employers and the Best Employer in NebraskaJob Description: Sterile Processing Associate Provide an essential role in patient safety and infection control by insuring surgical instruments and equipment is decontaminated, reprocessed and maintained. Operate several types of surgical instruments, sterilizers and decontamination equipment. Provide support to the Perioperative services staff and serves as a liaison to surgical specialty services for the organization.Required Qualifications: Sterile Processing Associate •Minimum of 18 years of age required.•High school education or equivalent required.•Written and verbal communication skills required.Preferred Qualifications: Sterile Processing Associate •Sterile processing experience or surgical technologist training preferred.•Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.•Aptitude for electronics troubleshooting preferred.•Basic computer skills preferred.•Knowledge of approximately 3,000 surgical instruments and specialty surgical instrument sets preferred.•Experience using Steam, Ethelene Oxide, and Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma sterilization chambers; PC, laser printer, bar code scanner, bar code printer; Sonic Irrigator; Washer/Decontamination Vessels; Heat Sealer; Biological Autoreader; and Nitrogen Tank preferred. Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.