Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Providence • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician coordinates, supervises, and educates staff on surgical instrument preparation, including procedure-specific instruments and instrument count sheets for assigned services. The role organizes inventories and maintains the sterile instrument inventory system, collaborates with departments to identify instrument needs, assists with training in general and complex instrumentation procedures, and coordinates instrument repairs for surgical services.

This is a benefited part-time night-shift position at Providence Portland Medical Center. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Requirements

• National Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association upon hire, or National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician credential from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution upon hire.
• Five years of recent Sterile Processing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise, and educate staff regarding surgical instrument preparation activities.
• Prepare and coordinate instruments by procedure and instrument count sheets for assigned services.
• Organize inventories and maintain the sterile instrument inventory system for assigned services.
• Collaborate with departments to identify instrument needs.
• Assist in training personnel in general instrumentation procedures and specific complex instrumentation.
• Coordinate instrument repairs for surgical services.

Benefits

• Free, convenient, ample parking.
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for eligible staff working within the Portland Service Area, with stated geographic exclusions.
• Medical Plan Assistance Program offering free or reduced-cost coverage for eligible caregivers and dependents who qualify based on household size and income.
• Tuition reimbursement and education programs, including select fully paid tuition options and up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and master's degrees in the Guild catalog; required books and fees are covered or reimbursable for select schools within program funding limits.
• Paid time off of up to 25 days per year for benefit-eligible caregivers.
• Retirement program with employer match and discretionary contributions alongside employee contributions.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance Program with up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed