Sterile Processing Associate

Nebraska Medicine

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Omaha, Nebraska

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment to ensure patient safety and infection control. Acts as a liaison to surgical specialty services and supports perioperative staff.

Qualifications

You have a high school education or equivalent and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. You will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment to ensure patient safety and infection control.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Steam sterilization

Ethylene Oxide sterilization

Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma sterilization

Job Description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

Sterile Processing Associate - Full-time

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.

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 / Third Shift / 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

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

  • Location: Integrated Service Center, Omaha NE

If you have questions about applying for this Sterile Processing Associate role you can contact our TA Partner, Rohit Shinde at rshinde@nebraskamed.com 

Why Work With 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 with Nebraska Medicine!

Sterile Processing Associate Details:
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:

  • Minimum of 18 years of age required.

  • High school education or equivalent required.

  • Written and verbal communication skills required.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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. 

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine

Nebraska Medicine, the region’s leading academic health network, serves the Omaha metro and beyond. It offers access to more than 1,400 physicians and over 70 specialty and primary care clinics. The network's commitment to "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" is upheld by more than 10,000 dedicated employees, and is evident in its two hospitals, Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, which provide over 800 licensed beds. Nebraska Medical Center, the state's largest hospital, has been recognized for its excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Becker’s Hospital Review and Forbes. Together with its research and education partner, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Nebraska Medicine strives to transform lives and foster a healthy future for all through top-tier educational programs, groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care.
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