We have an opportunity for the right candidate to join our growing company as an Equipment Sterilization Technician. This person will deliver clean, disinfected medical equipment to designated locations in our customer's healthcare facility. You will make rounds to pick up soiled medical equipment from designated locations in the facility, perform a thorough cleaning/disinfecting process to prepare the equipment for patient use, then return the equipment back into service. You will also track the location of the equipment using operating software.
We are looking for part time weekends technicians. Specifically for 3rd shift weekends only (11pm-7:30am), and 2nd shift weekends only (3pm-11:30pm). Part time employees are eligible for holiday pay and a 401K option plan. We do offer a shift differential for 3rd shift only.
MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN & BACKGROUND CHECK
Daily Responsibilities
Under the direction of the manager, you are responsible to make rounds, pick up and clean/disinfect certain medical equipment from designated departments within an Akron healthcare facility. You will tag and return cleaned equipment to the designated areas.
Responsibilities include:
- Following the manufacturer's and the facility's protocols for cleaning and disinfecting equipment
- Following proper handling and transport protocols of soiled and cleaned medical equipment
- Promptly delivering processed equipment to departments upon request
- Promptly responding to supply requests
- Using departmental software
- Appropriately performing duties in accordance with the healthcare facility's Infection Control Policies and Procedures
- Following a schedule for making rounds
- Tracking equipment in inventory, in utilization status and location. Keeping accurate electronic records.
- Leaving the work area clean and clear of soiled equipment, and following the departmental protocols when it is necessary to leave the equipment for the next shift
- Maintaining the work areas to keep a clean, orderly appearance
These duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by you. They are not intended to be all inclusive or limit the discretion of the supervisor to assign other related tasks
Job Requirements
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner
Establish and maintain professional relationships with facility management, nurses and other healthcare staff to demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with our customer service policies
Work well with departmental staff and the department supervisor
Report to work on time and ready to work
Wear proper identification while on duty
Observe the facility's dress code at all times and maintain good personal hygiene
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with the facility's ethical business practices
Basic Job Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited high school
- Able to work with cleaning and disinfecting chemicals
- Excellent communication skills to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to use computer software
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening
- Immunization records must be current
- Mandatory flu vaccination is required
- Mandatory, proper use of PPE is required
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Experience in a Customer Service environment
- Experience working within a hospital or healthcare setting
- Knowledge of cleaning and/or disinfection of medical equipment
Physical Requirements
- Demonstrate motor coordination and manual dexterity with hands, eyes and fingers in the performance of daily duties
- Demonstrate physical ability for prolonged standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, reaching, frequent bending and climbing stairs
- Demonstrate the knowledge of safe lifting techniques and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Maintain 20/40 vision accuracy, both near and far vision, color discrimination and depth perception. Must also maintain good hearing
- Push/Pull carts with medical equipment from various areas within a medical facility, weighing up to 50 lbs
Training Requirements
- Willing to participate in on-site training programs as assigned
- Obtain and maintain a complete knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and standards, JCAHO/DNV regulations
- Successfully complete annual education requirements, facility in-service training (fire, safety, emergency procedure, infection control, etc.) and keep up to date on sterilization/cleaning techniques
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Referral program
Payment frequency:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Akron, OH 44304 (Required)
Work Location: In person