Job Summary
The associate will play a crucial role in the preparation of surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are properly processed, sterilized, and assembled for utilization in a hospital setting. Additionally, this role encompasses aiding in the turnover of operating rooms, performing terminal cleaning tasks, and upholding a sterile environment in the department.
Responsibilities
- Process and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment for hospital use.
- Assemble instruments in preparation for surgical procedures.
- Support the turnover of operating rooms to ensure timely access for surgeries.
- Participate in terminal cleaning to maintain a sanitized environment.
- Ensure compliance with sterility standards within the department.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- An associate degree or technical degree is preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
- Sterile Processing Technician certification is highly preferred.
Adventist Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
