Sterile Processing Assistant
About The Position
PeaceHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Assistant for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE position at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. In this position will work variable 8-hour shifts, 32 hours per week. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.49 - $28.05. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting. Job Summary Continuously exemplifies the mission, values and customer service philosophy of PeaceHealth in job performance and in relationships to others. This position is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
Requirements
- Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others. (Required)
- Basic computer skill. (Required)
- Well organized, detailed oriented and self-motivated. (Required)
- Ability to utilize computers for email, training records and completing on-line education. (Required)
- Ability to communicate appropriately with the person served regardless of their age. (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Sterile Processing experience or training
- Previous hospital or patient care experience
- Medical terminology
Responsibilities
- Cleans, decontaminates instrumentation and supplies.
- Collects, disassembles, cleans and disinfects instrumentation used in procedures.
- Reassembles instruments and packages appropriately.
- Operates a variety of disinfecting equipment.
- Monitors and documents sterilization parameters.
- Cleans and maintains department equipment.
- Understands and applies the principles of asepsis in sterile processing work.
- Restocks work areas and delivers instrumentation to appropriate departments.
- Provides excellent customer service and participates in the performance improvement activities.
- Participates in staff education and department meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- full medical/dental/vision coverage
- 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
- paid time off
- employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
- tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- wellness benefits
- expanded EAP and mental health program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
