The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all healthcare workers, as well as individuals who interact with healthcare workers in a work setting, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. At this time, fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. As a condition of employment, newly hired team members will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or apply for a medical or religious exemption.

Department/Position Details:

• Cleaning and Disinfection
• Preparation and Sterilization
• Keeps accurate records of sterilization processes to comply with deferral and other external regulations by following departmental policies and procedures
• Carefully and properly handles sterilized items to ensure sterility is maintained
• Sets high standards of performance for self and others
• Uses communication skills to achieve the desired outcomes and is perceived as satisfying and acceptable by those involved promoting teamwork
• Supports quality and cost effective care
• Promotes the team concept by demonstrating commitment and involvement among co-workers and other members of the health care team
• Maintains professional appearance, behavior and work environment
• Enhances personal and professional development
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission
• Employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned for which competency has been demonstrated

Position Requirements:

Education:

• High School Education or Equivalent.
• Sterile Processing Certification required.

Experience:

• Some knowledge of instrumentation or surgical experience helpful.

Physical:

• This position is classified as Light Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (66% of the time) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.