Sterile Processing Technician
$44,304–$57,595 year
On-siteBend, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate, assemble, and distribute supplies for surgical cases while cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing instruments and equipment used within the hospital. Operate sterilization machinery, restock department inventory, and maintain proper storage locations for all instruments. Re-stocks department inventory and ensures instruments are stored in the proper location. Cleans and maintains department equipment. Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or SPD Technician certification from CBSPD within 18 months of hire
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely
- Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level
- Frequently (50%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 11-75 pounds
- Occasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step stool, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-10 pounds, Ability to hear whispered speech level
- Rarely (10%): Sitting, climbing stairs, keyboard Operation, operation of motor vehicle
- Occasionally (25%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface
- Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP
- Shift: Wed, Thur, Sat, Sun 1300-2330
- As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in sterile processing, health care materials management, operating room, and/or patient care
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