Sterile Processing Associate

Shift:

Sterile Processing Associate

Integrated Services Center

Omaha, NE

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Sterile Processing Associate at our Integrated Services Center, in Omaha NE. The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning and sterilizing instruments.

If you have questions about applying for this Sterile Processing Associate role you can contact the recruiter, Jourdan Anstine at janstine@nebraskamed.com.

Click the link below to watch a short "Job in a Minute" video about the sterile processing associate role!

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Shift:

• Full Time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)

• Monday - Friday 10:30pm-7:00am

• Training on 1st shift for the first 3-4 weeks.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

• Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Job Description: Sterile Processing Associate

Provide an essential role in patient safety and infection control by insuring surgical instruments and equipment is decontaminated, reprocessed and maintained. Operate several types of surgical instruments, sterilizers and decontamination equipment. Provide support to the Perioperative services staff and serves as a liaison to surgical specialty services for the organization.

Required Qualifications: Sterile Processing Associate
* Minimum of 18 years of age required.
* High school education or equivalent required.
* Written and verbal communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: Sterile Processing Associate
* Sterile processing experience or surgical technologist training preferred.
* Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
* Aptitude for electronics troubleshooting preferred.
* Basic computer skills preferred.
* Knowledge of approximately 3,000 surgical instruments and specialty surgical instrument sets preferred.
* Experience using Steam, Ethelene Oxide, and Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma sterilization chambers; PC, laser printer, bar code scanner, bar code printer; Sonic Irrigator; Washer/Decontamination Vessels; Heat Sealer; Biological Autoreader; and Nitrogen Tank preferred.