Central Service Tech I - IRL
University of Iowa

The Iowa River Landing Central Sterilizing unit is seeking a 100% Central Service Technician I. Under general supervision, this role performs technical duties involving all aspects of sterile processing: decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, sterile storage, distribution of sterile medical devices and inventorying, stocking, and distribution of medical supplies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, store, and dispense complex surgical instrumentation, devices, and implant trays.
• Performs transportation of contaminated and sterilized/high level disinfected devices following infection prevention practices and organizational guidance.
• Operation of reprocessing equipment including automatic endoscope washers, sonic washers, mechanical washer/decontaminators, inspection equipment, and sterilizers.
• Performs microbicidal processes, standard/transmission-based precautions, engineering, and work practice controls.
• Performs infection prevention processes to remove all contaminants (blood, tissue, fluids, bioburden, etc.) from surgical instruments, utensils, and other surgical items.
• Handles large volumes of complex medical instrumentation, flexible endoscopes, delicate eye instruments, power equipment, and different instrument patterns.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices, which include proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safe chemical handling practices, and body mechanics (i.e., ergonomics, human factors).
• Accesses reference materials via computer systems, follows guides and instructions to assemble high volumes of complex instrument and implant trays.
• Inspects and evaluates instruments for function and cleanliness. Confirms all quality assurance mechanisms are in place.
• Labels, seals, and documents all items processed. Accesses computer systems for purpose of locating, track, and tracking medical devices and instrumentation trays.
• Performs all aspects of sterilization, packaging inspection, equipment operation, safety procedures, proper documentation, and prioritization. Sterilizes items per manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU), verifies correct parameters used for all instruments.
• Assembles instrument trays in accordance with patient/surgeon procedure specific cards within appropriate time frame and documents missing items. Performs duties in a high stress environment, responds to emergencies and urgent add-on cases.
• Receives and responds to high volume oh phone calls to provided additional items as needed.
• Performs inventory management for high volume of supplies and implants. Monitors and replenishes stock levels through use of multiple computer software programs and checks stock expiration dates.
• Documents usages in inventory systems, restocks items, and adds new items to inventory.
• Performs regular biological monitoring of sterilizers to ensure sterilizer efficacy. Conducts challenge tests on sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions on all equipment.
• Participates in and contributes to in-service programs on a regular basis.
• Participate in qualify improvement activities, including waste, duplication reduction, and process improvement.
• Report quality and process deviations following institutional guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

University of Iowa Health Care WECARE Values:

• Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize regular communication, and seek transparency whenever possible.
• Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do.
• Collaboration: We believe teamwork is the best way to work.
• Accountability: We behave ethically, act openly and with integrity in all we do, and take responsibility for our actions.
• Respect: We honor diversity and recognize the worth and dignity of every person.
• Equity: We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

University of Iowa Health Care-Iowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Hospitals and Clinics in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health Care-Iowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way.

Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 40 hours/week will be accomplished between 8:00am-6:30pm Monday - Friday
Location: Iowa River Landing

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information, click here.

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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

High school graduation or equivalent, with courses in the physical and natural sciences and mathematics; or

One year experience in a hospital-related field that would provide a background in medical environment or sterile technique as it applies to medical supplies and equipment.

Dual Postings:

The department intends to hire for one position from either Central Service Tech I #24004934, or Central Service Tech II #24004935, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.

Application Process:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must complete the application entirely to show that they clearly meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Submitting a Resume and marking it as a "Relevant File" under the submissions is desired.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. If applicable, internal references will be conducted with approval from the candidate. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Alene Johnson at alene-johnson@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Central Service Tech I
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 7
• Starting Salary Minimum: 37811.84

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Alene Johnson
• Contact Email: alene-johnson@uiowa.edu

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