Sterile Processing - Ear, Nose and Throat Care

EvergreenHealth • Kirkland, WA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

A member of the ENT staff who works with the clinical team by processing instruments and equipment for use in the exam room and maintaining stock control of certain supplies. Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care by providing patient, clerical and administrative support to department staff.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of on-the-job infection control training
• WA State Medical Assistant-Registered within 60 days of hire
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• Proficiency in reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking English as required for business necessity.
• Accountability for HIPAA privacy and security standards within the department or assigned nursing unit.
• Must possess basic skills to use Microsoft Office, specialized software, and electronic office equipment.
• Adheres to organizational patient safety standards relevant to the department or assigned nursing unit.
• Provides patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, specific to the age of the patient population served in the department or assigned nursing unit.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in Sterile Processing and/or 1 year experience of related medical assistant work experience
• Technical courses in Sterile Processing

Responsibilities

• Processes supplies through cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and storing procedures.
• Washes and sterilizes instruments and scopes after each use.
• Operates autoclave and scope processing supplies.
• Greets and prepares patient for exams.
• Obtains and records patient history and vitals.
• Assists provider according to Washington State regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Cleans, inspects and maintains equipment per manufacturer's recommendations.
• Monitors and records daily and weekly sterility tests of autoclaves according to ENT procedure.
• Cleaning, processing and sterilization of instrumentation and scopes for use in the clinic, caring for and maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Cleans, organizes, and stocks exam rooms.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees