On - call/registry Sterile Supply Tech/environmental Services Tech

EVS/Sterile Supply Technician

By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

The EVS/Sterile Supply Technician will clean, sterilize, decontaminate and assemble equipment, supplies, and instruments according to prescribed procedures and techniques. Wraps, labels, and seals instruments and supplies in preparation to autoclaving. Maintains inventories and provides to appropriate department heads. The EVS/Sterile Supply Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The EVS/ Sterile Supply Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

The EVS/Sterile Supply Technician will:

• Performs general housekeeping responsibilities such as moping, dusting, vacuuming, carpet shampooing and other related duties.
• Cleans and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors and similar equipment; replenishes supplies of soap, towels, toilet paper and other dispensable items.
• Strips, buffs and applies wax to floors in designated areas on a routine basis.
• Picks up trash and empties wastebaskets from and transports to designated location outside building; cleans waste receptacles.
• Cleans and/or chemically disinfects walls, ceilings, windows, radiators and blinds in patient rooms, hallways and other areas.
• Moves and arranges furniture/equipment in an orderly fashion. Sets up required meeting and functional rooms.
• Maintains outside grounds during summer months and may operate snow plow tractor for snow removal during winter months.
• Removes soiled bed linen from assigned areas; makes beds with fresh linen in prescribed manner at patient discharge.
• Decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and store procedure trays, instruments and supplies according to aseptic technique in adherence to safety and infection control standards.
• Provide supplies and equipment to patient care areas.
• Identify and address missing or broken equipment for repair or replacement.
• Identify instruments for re-processing upon shelf-life expiration.
• Perform quality assurance and biological tests on equipment and processes.
• Document activities and quality test results.
• Maintain inventories and provides to appropriate department heads.
• Educate new employees on the sterilization process.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to EVS Ops Manager
• Secondary Report to Manager of Infection Prevention

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• National (CBSPD) or International (IAHCSMM) certification within 2 years of employment
• Minimum 3 years of experience with thorough knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization techniques and procedures, and infection control.
• Ability to maintain compliance with industry standards and guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills including inventory management software
• At least one year of healthcare experience strongly desired

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
• Standing for long periods of time
• Able to lift at least 25lbs to waist
• Must be able to wear PPE

Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range: $28 per hour

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.