Department:

37719 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

various

Pay Range

$19.45 - $29.20

LOCATION: Winston Salem, NC

SCHEDULE: Full time, variable

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operates all department machinery and promptly reports issues to the Instrument Processing Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician.

Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of instruments.

Inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.

Assembles instruments into containers according to count sheets.

Packages instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.

Performs sterilization and verifies adequacy of the sterilization process.

Maintains documentation of sterilization processes.

Stores sterile containers in identified location.

Assembles case carts according to the picklist and deliver to the OR.

Participates in the department's weekday surge plan and weekend call.

Assists other team members as needed.

Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminatorsProficient in Microsoft OfficeProficient communication skillsKnowledge of instrument tracking software

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissueRegular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseasesExposure to chemical agents used in cleaningExposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burnsLoud stressful environment due to equipment and high demandsSubject to varying and unpredictable situationsSubject to many interruptionsOccasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiriesExposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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20 lbs. maximum

X

50 lbs. maximum

X

100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.