Come grow your career with M Health Fairview at our University of MN West Bank Location! We are looking for candidates that are interested in training in our sterile processing department. This is a full time, benefit eligible role. Our next class begins in the fall. Once schooling and training are complete, you will be working overnights.

The Sterile Processing Trainee program is a formalized training program developed to provide hands-on training to students in St. Paul College's Sterile Processing Class. The program will develop trainees' skills to the level of a Sterile Processing Technician. The program has an estimated length of 14 weeks; the first four weeks consist of both classroom instruction as well as onsite training at a Fairview location. The remaining weeks continue onsite training to meet the 400-hour work requirement. Upon completion of the program, the trainee will be eligible to apply for an Instrument Tech/Central Processing Center Tech or Central Processing Aide position.

Job Expectations:

In the Sterile Processing Trainee role, the trainees will perform Sterile Processing duties while completing studies and working towards certification, within limits of current training; work will be supervised by a supervisor at the assigned hospital location. This will include the following:

· Ensures instruments are available and ready when needed; Completes Sterility Check points on instruments assembled and shipped; Distributes instruments to the accurate surgical case and hospital site; Transports instruments and supplies between processing areas.

· Maintains OR Sterile Stores and specialty service instrument inventory

· Cultivates a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.

· Cleans and disinfects utensils and instrumentation. Assembles instrument procedural (floor) trays for use at the patient bedside, x-ray, emergency room, outpatient settings and clinics, operate mechanical equipment for washing, disinfecting, drying and sterilizing devices by following all manufacturer instructions for use (IFU’s).

· Provides continuous quality improvement techniques during the reprocessing of materials before distribution to user areas.

· Proficiently communicates to all levels of the medical profession through telephone conversations, email or in person.

· Responds to emergency supply/instrumentation requests.

· Collaborates with others to achieve a team environment

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

· Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

o Communicates in a respective manner.

o Ensures a safe, secure environment.

· Fulfills all organizational requirements.

o Completes all required learning relevant to the role.

o Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.

· Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:

Required

Education

· High School Diploma or equivalent

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Additional Preferred Experience:

· Knowledge of medical terminology or prior healthcare experience

· Excellent customer service and communication.

· Attention to detail.

· Ability to work in a team environment