IDEAL CANDIDATE
Detail-oriented process improver. Critical thinker who naturally sees opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.
Data translator. Highly effective communicator who can transform data findings into recommendations to compose reports and executive level presentations.
Strategic thinker. Enjoys analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.
Collaborative partner. Builds and leverages cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
Analytical problem solver. Goes beyond short-term resolution by identifying root causes, evaluating optimal solutions, and recommending comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
Goal-oriented developer. Keeps the customer and standards squarely in focus. Delivers safe and robust solutions.
Servant spirit. Customer satisfaction always priority #1. Professionalism maintained at all times—even in the most stressful situations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage and care for Customer’s equipment within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and Operating Room support
- Perform the cleaning, maintenance, and assembly of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Ensure surgeon’s equipment is clean, sterile, functioning properly, and ready for the next case.
- Perform job functions while adhering to all industry and facility-specific standards and safety protocols.
- Understand the unique challenges faced by caregivers to ensure that hospital staff can focus on patient care.
- Provides clinical surgical support by managing all relevant equipment.
- Anticipates related device needs of the O.R. staff and surgeon during surgical procedures.
- Is responsible for trouble-shooting and maintaining Stryker equipment and or other related devices.
- Works with surgeons, O.R. personnel, central processing, biomedical and all other related personnel.
- Maintains knowledge base of equipment and disposable products through Stryker education training programs.
- Provide physicians and OR personnel with information on new and current products.
- Accurately records and reports all surgical procedure information.
- Adheres to all Stryker and medical facility policies, standards and procedures.
- Must be able to analyze and resolve both routine and non-routine product issues expediently using independent judgment.
- The ability to provide on-call services, as required, by the medical facility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree or equivalent certifications required, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
- SPD experience highly preferred. IAHCSMM certification ideal or IAHCSMM CRCST Certification within 6 months of start date and on time yearly renewal.
- Operating Room experience and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures and techniques highly preferred.
- Experience and demonstrated success working on a team highly preferred.
- Ability to exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs of force to constantly move objects.
- Ability to remain standing and/or walking for an extended period of time.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
- Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking effectively. Must be able to explain and generate detailed guidelines and procedures.
- Maintain professional appearance, work ethic, and attitude required by Stryker and the medical facility.
- Adhere to (HIPPA) and other related patient confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Must have near visual acuity (corrected) color vision, mobility, bending, standing, stooping, and finger dexterity.
- Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.19 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Rotating shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Sterile Processing Technicians: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person