Sterile Processing Technician 1

OHSU • Portland, OR

51d

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I performs routine work in the decontamination, assembly, testing, and distribution of medical equipment, supplies, and instruments in a medical facility. This is the first level of a three-level series. It is distinguished from the higher levels by the absence of responsibility for performing advanced and complicated sterilization, assembly and testing of medical equipment, supplies and instruments. Employees in this level may be in training to perform Central Services Technician II duties.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and one year work experience in any field.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of (or enrollment in) the Sterile Processing Course; OR
• 2 years job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processes OR
• 2 years materials handling experience including inventory and stocking of perishable supplies.
• CBSPD or HSPA

Responsibilities

• Pickup used equipment from OHSU clinics, patient care areas, and other locations as designated
• Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment.
• Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, cart washers, decontaminators, computers, ultrasonic, scanners, telephones, and photocopiers.
• Performs routine instrument and equipment quality checks.
• Dispense equipment & instrumentation, Restocking of Carts, Case Cart Picking, assists with Operating Room Turnover, Put aways (instruments, supplies, and equipment). Maintains Patient & Customer Focus.
• Assists with inservicing and orientation of staff, both new and those in assignment rotation.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees