What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician I - Central Sterile Supply - Multiple Shifts Available position at UAB Health System?
Compensation :
Pay Range: $17.00 - $22.75 / hour
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Multiple Shifts Available :
UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shifts available for this unit are:
- Full-time 8-hours shifts Days, Evening and Nights
- Full-time AM: 3 12-hour shifts per week
- Full-time PM: 3 12-hour shifts per week
- Full-time Weekend AM and PM 3 12-hour shifts
- Part-time Weekend AM and PM
- Flexi/PRN
Job Highlights :
Sterile processing technicians are key members of the Central Sterile Supply team and play an important role in the safety and quality of patient care. This department is known as the "heart of the hospital" for its critical role in providing clean, sterilized surgical instruments for the operating room and other patient care areas at UAB Medicine. The primary responsibilities for sterile processing technicians involve cleaning, inspecting, testing, sterilizing, and storing hundreds of instruments per day. The daily process includes decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments as well as case cart management to ensure surgical instrument sets are prepared for the surgical team. Ideal candidates have previous experience, strong communication and organization skills, keen attention to detail, and a strong desire to work on a team.
New hires are provided 10-12 weeks of hands-on training and certification preparation for technicians desiring to grow their career. Opportunities are available for technicians to advance to sterile supply technician II, inventory control coordinator, and sterile supply supervisor. The fast-paced surgical environment at UAB Medicine allows employees to grow in their career while supporting more than 30,000 surgical cases annually.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine :
UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham ,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America's No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description:
To provide services to any area that requires re-processing of sterile instrumentation. To clean, assemble and sterilize instrument sets for surgery. To assemble and organize case carts for surgery. To stock supplies and perform biological testing of sterilizers. To operate all sterilization equipment. Preferred Skills - Experience with Sterile Processing.
High School diploma or GED required.
Salary : $17 - $23
