Sterile Proc Tech Apprentice Prog

Foundation Health•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice Program is a trainee position subject to the terms and conditions of the program, in addition to the listed job duties. The role is responsible for the proper care and handling of general and specialty instruments, including cleaning, decontamination, identification, assembly, quality inspection, function testing, packaging, distribution, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds and serves as the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. The hospital describes its clinical environment as having a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. Its Fairbanks location offers small-town living, natural beauty, and recreation.

Requirements

Sign the sterile processing tech apprentice program agreement and consent to its terms and conditions.
High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate, and reassemble them.
Ability to problem-solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation.
Effective organizational, communication, and human relations skills.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, assemble, and package instruments according to established protocols; perform necessary repairs; and reassemble and store specialized surgical instruments.
Prepare order requests for instrument replacement parts and additional equipment as needed or requested by physicians.
Maintain a clean and safe environment by following Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow decontamination protocols using manufacturers’ Instructions for Use.
Identify instruments for all specialties and ensure they function properly.
Follow protocols to repair or replace instruments that are not functioning properly.
Assemble and package instrumentation and sets according to department protocol.
Use equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and hospital policy.
Operate steam autoclaves and Hydrogen Peroxide sterilizers.
Maintain logs and records related to sterilization, including Sterilizer Load Records and Biological Monitoring Records.
Respond to service recovery calls from the Operating Room and conduct preliminary investigations.
Determine priority levels for instrumentation, equipment requests, and other hospital needs.
Direct services competently and professionally while ensuring Operating Room priorities are completed in a timely manner.
Perform all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide Foundation Health customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.