Department: 37700 Davie Medical Center - Administration: SurgeryStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible: YesHours Per Week: 40Schedule Details/Additional Information:Monday- Friday, 5 - 8hr days, shift time TBDPay Range $20.40 - $30.60FULL TIMESHIFT:Monday- Friday, 5 - 8hr days, shift time TBDLOCATION:DavieEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:High School diploma or GED equivalent.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:Sterile Processing CertificationESSENTIAL 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 decontaminators
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient communication skills
Knowledge of instrument tracking software
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue
Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases
Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning
Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns
Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to many interruptions
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions
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 training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Healthis 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 in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and 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 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.
