Central Sterile Processing Training at Summa Health - Free Classes
Do you want to join the medical field but are concerned about paying for school and job prospects after graduation? The Summa Health Smart Start Program may be for you!
The Summa Health Smart Start Program gives individuals an opportunity to earn a medical certificate with paid tuition while building a career at Summa Health. Our students attend a eight (8) week in-person training program at the University of Akron while holding a part-time position in the Central Sterile Processing Department at Summa Health. This academic program is focused on a career in Central Sterile Processing.
Program participants are offered 100% paid tuition in addition to paid fees for books, supplies, and equipment. After graduation, we help employees transition into a new career at Summa Health as a full-time (40 hours per week) Central Sterile Processing Technician.
About the Career:
A sterile processing technician plays an important role in indirectly providing patient care. Sterile processing technicians carefully sterilize each medical instrument and piece of equipment to ensure the safety of patients and medical staff. This career offers competitive wages and a start in the medical field.
Class space is limited, apply today!
The Smart Start Program for Central Sterile Processing begins in September of 2024. It is a one semester program with full-time employment starting immediately after graduation.
For Questions or More Information
Please contact Emily Cross, Coordinator, Workforce Development at (234) 475.0242orsmartstart@summahealth.org
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary:
Provides clean and sterile supplies and equipment through decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process under the direction of a Unit Manager/Supervisor.
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Formal Education Required:
Experience and Training Required:
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
$16.50/hr - $16.50/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.