Details

　　Department: Sterile Processing

　　Schedule: Full time, rotating schedule of days and nights, rotating weekends and holidays, self-scheduling

　　Hospital: Ascension Via Christi, St Francis

　　Location: Wichita, KS

　　Benefits

　　Paid time off (PTO)

　　Various health insurance options & wellness plans

　　Retirement benefits including employer match plans

　　Long-term & short-term disability

　　Employee assistance programs (EAP)

　　Parental leave & adoption assistance

　　Tuition reimbursement

　　Ways to give back to your community

　　*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

　　Responsibilities

　　Inspect, assemblesand evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality,

　　determines need for repair/replacement, validates completeness of set, and facilitates effective

　　sterilization.

　　Operate sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensurecleanliness and proper functioning.

　　Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.

　　Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.

　　Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.

　　Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

　　Requirements

　　Licensure / Certification / Registration:

　　Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the InternationalAssociation of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Preferred.

　　Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Boardfor Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Preferred.

　　Education:

　　High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

　　Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

　　Additional Preferences

　　CRCST preferred, not required.

　　Why Join Our Team

　　Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

　　Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

　　Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

　　Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

　　For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

　　As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

　　Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

　　Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

　　E-Verify Statement

　　This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

　　E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)