Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Job Title: Central Processing Technician
Entity: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Department: Materials Management
Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- 3400 Spruce St
Hours: Day Shift 40 hours per week
**Competitive Benefits, Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Assistance at University of Pennsylvania! **
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary: Responsible for following established guidelines as appropriate for cleaning all soiled equipment returned to Central Processing. Also responsible for cleaning and assembly of all respiratory boxes. All cleaned equipment must be properly staged as designated using established practices . All rechargeable equipment is checked for inspection compliance and functionability. Equipment needing to be reinspected must to taken to clinical engineering. Use established recording methods for accountability of all production. Notify supervisor when work is complete and be available for re-assignment. Maintains an orderly work environment. Accurate communication of all problems to management.
Essential Accountabilities
· Notify supervisor when it is necessary to reorder supplies.
· Restocks assigned area with supplies needed to clean and check equipment.
· Must wear designated gloves, face shield, gown, head and foot coverings before entering and during any time spent in the decontamination area.
· Follows established guidelines as appropriate for cleaning all soiled equipment returned to Central Processing.
· Assemblies and stages as designated all respiratory boxes.
· When exiting the decontamination area all protective covering must be removed immediately to prevent spread of possible contact infectious contaminations.
· Use established recording methods for accountability of all production.
· Report to supervisor or Retail Storeroom phone person when work is completed and be available for reassignment.
Credentials:
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
