It's more than a career, it's a calling.IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. VernonWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:
Department: Sterile Processing
Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shift (6 am-2pm, 7 am-3 pm, 8 am-4 pm, 9 am-5 pm, and 10 am -6 pm) Some Weekend and holiday on call rotations and some occasional late shifts
Starting Pay: $17.56/hour (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
Shift Differentials: eligible for on call pay and weekend differential when working on call shifts and weekends
Location: Good Samaritan Hospital Mt Vernon IL
Job Summary:Inspects, assembles and evaluates all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure proper sterilization, completeness of set, and to determine need for repair/replacement.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to established protocols.
Inspects instruments, equipment and containers to assure cleanliness and proper functioning.
Corrects instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent reaching and gripping.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None
Department:4407000046 Sterile ProcessingWork Shift:Variable Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:40SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)