Sterile Processing Tech - CS Tech 12

Good Shepherd Health Care•Hermiston, OR

20h

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech I or II receives and reprocesses reusable hospital instruments and performs cleaning and sterilizing duties. The role prepares and assembles medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment; maintains sterile processing areas; and receives and distributes surgical supplies and equipment. The employee distributes reprocessed supplies, assists with pulling case carts, and supports inventory control in surgery. The position works Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. It is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment and involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment. The work can be fast-paced and unpredictable, with multiple simultaneous demands and varying noise levels. Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Sterile Processing Tech I: become certified within two years of employment.
Sterile Processing Tech II: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including walking and standing typically continuously throughout the shift; lifting up to 50 pounds independently; frequently pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lifting or transferring individuals weighing over 100 pounds using appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance.
Auditory ability to detect and respond to sounds, including alarms and verbal communication; clear communication; visual acuity for observing conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors; tactile perception; and motor coordination for reaching, grasping, handling, and fine motor tasks.
Ability to follow safety protocols and use PPE amid frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Program (Tech I).
Sterile Processing Technician Certificate (Tech I).
Previous sterile processing experience (Tech I).
Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Program or Scrub Technologist Program (Tech II).
Sterile Processing Technician Program Certificate (Tech II).
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) (Tech II).
Previous sterile processing experience (Tech II).

Responsibilities

Clean, decontaminate, prepare, package, disinfect or sterilize, and store medical and surgical supplies and equipment according to established protocols.
Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other facility or healthcare organization areas as needed.
Follow standard precautions, including using personal protective equipment.
Follow safety procedures and manufacturers’ instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment.
Operate sterile processing equipment safely and according to manufacturers’ instructions for use.
Monitor, interpret, and document physical, chemical, and biological indicator results for all types of sterilizers used in sterile processing areas.
Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physicians’ preference lists and the anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
Inventory, receive, and restock materials used to support sterile processing services.
Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.
Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.
Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.
Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
Support the hospital’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
Participate in required education for applicable DNV programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.