Central Sterile Processing Tech 2

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician II performs routine maintenance and preparation of instruments, supplies, and equipment requiring decontamination and sterilization in a medical facility. This role involves increased responsibility for the sterilization, assembly, and testing of medical equipment, supplies, and instruments, building upon the duties of a Sterile Processing Technician I. The position is distinguished from the higher level by closer supervision and less complex procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
National certification from CBSPD or HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association), formerly IAHCSMM, is required at time of hire.
Two years’ experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in an acute care center with primary responsibility for instrumentation processing and sterilization.

Nice To Haves

Accredited Sterile Processing course.
Two years’ experience as a Sterile Processing Technician I; that has completed the following (OHSU SPD employees only) - with manager discretion based on skill-set & job performance.
Successful completion of an accredited Sterile Processing training program will allow 1 year of Tech I experience toward Tech II status.
6 months training at OHSU w/ preceptor on all job requirements assigned to Tech II classification after successfully completing the 6 months’ probation as a Tech I.

Responsibilities

All duties assigned/performed by a Sterile Processing Technician I.
Knowledge in regard to the handling and care of instrumentation, tray preparation, and special procedural items.
Assembling all trays processed by the department.
Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment.
Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, cart washers, decontaminators, computers, ultrasonic, scanners, telephones, and photocopiers.
Performs routine instrument and equipment quality checks.
Dispense equipment & instrumentation, Restocking of Carts, Case Cart Picking, assists with Operating Room Turnover, Put aways (instruments, supplies, and equipment).
Maintains Patient & Customer Focus.
Assists with in servicing and orientation of staff, both new and those in assignment rotation.
Provides guidance and is a resource for all Sterile Processing Technician I's.
Maintain records, reports, and patient charges according to established procedures.
Maintain a clean and neat work area.
All other duties as assigned.