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Description 0.6 FTE - Day Shifts At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Adoption Assistance Plan Qualifications: High School Graduate or GED CRCST, CIS, CER or CHL certification required Other Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years hospital experience in sterile processing with a minimum of one (1) year supervisory or lead experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer knowledge of medical terminology, prefer experience and knowledge in surgical instrument handling and processing as well as endoscope reprocessing and high-level disinfecting Demonstrated understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfecting principles required Sterile processing certification preferred, if not, must agree to obtain certification in sterile process management within 1 year of hire Ability to effectively interact and communicate with a variety of healthcare professionals Job Responsibilities: Maintains up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing procedures, products and equipment used in a surgical and endoscopy setting (i.e., AORN Standards, AAMI Standards, and SGNA Guidelines) Demonstrate all aspects of instrumentation decontamination including sorting disassembly/reassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning, microbicidal processes, equipment operation, and standard/transmission-based precautions Interviews, orients, assigns work schedules, evaluates and disciplines directly-reporting sterile processing personnel to manage performance under the direct guidance of the Nurse Manager Ensures facility sterile processing staff needs are adequately covered to meet daily workload Oversee and maintain instrument tracking system Support clinic practices by maintaining all instrument inventory, this includes the ordering and re-ordering of instruments Provides supervision of sterile processing staff and all those entering into the department to ensure compliance and sterile processing etiquette is being maintained Ensures staff comply with all manufacturer instructions for use (IFU) when reprocessing instrumentation Demonstrates open communication; team-oriented Maintains confidentiality Maintains ongoing self-development Acts in a professional manner Lifting, pushing, pulling instruments and pans throughout the sterilization process Performs repetitive motions throughout shift Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.