Sterile Processing Technician - Central Services

PeaceHealth • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician for Central Services. The role is a 1.00 FTE evening position, scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The technician operates autoclaves and other equipment to clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments and equipment, including power equipment when applicable. The role also involves inspecting and assembling instruments, trays, and packs, and coordinating supplies and equipment for surgical cases.

Location-specific duties may include performing Patient Access Representative responsibilities 50% of the time at the PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bellingham, and transporting patients using escort or wheeled transport equipment. PeaceHealth notes that one year of Epic experience is preferred. Applicants are asked to attach a current resume. The position is listed as Non Employee-Nurse, Resp Therapy, Clinical Support; the stated bill rate is $55, all inclusive.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication.
• Obtain, within one year, certification from IAHCSMM as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), CBSPD as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or another nationally recognized certifying body.
• If working in PHMG, obtain Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification within one year.
• Peace Harbor Medical Center – Florence: Have at least three months of Sterile Processing Technician experience or three months of experience in another medical-related role; alternatively, be actively enrolled within 90 days of hire in a National Central Services Technician educational program and provide proof of enrollment, course progress, or completion to meet certification requirements within one year.
• PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center – Bellingham: Have at least one year of medical office or related experience.
• Sacred Heart Medical Center–RiverBend: Have at least three months of Sterile Processing Technician experience, or three months as a Veterinary Technician, Dental Technician, Surgical Support Aide, or other medical-related technician whose duties included cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Southwest Medical Center: Have at least three months of Sterile Processing Technician experience, completion of a Sterile Processing Technician course, or CRCST/CBSPD certification. Three months of qualifying veterinary, dental, surgical support, or other medical-related technician experience involving cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instruments may also be considered.
• St John Medical Center – Longview: Sterile Processing Technician certification is required.
• Be able to manage conflict effectively and professionally where specified by location.
• Have excellent time-management skills with an emphasis on meeting time-sensitive deadlines, and good customer-service and interpersonal skills where specified by location.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a National Central Service Technician course and/or six months of Sterile Processing Technician experience.
• One year of Epic experience.
• PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center – Bellingham: Six months of Sterile Processing Technician or Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor experience.
• PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center – Bellingham: Knowledge of medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center – Bellingham: Knowledge of insurance processes and regulations.
• Peace Harbor Medical Center – Florence: At least three months of Sterile Processing Technician experience or three months of experience in another medical-related role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, assemble, and distribute supplies, equipment, and instruments for surgical cases.
• Restock inventory.
• Clean, decontaminate, disassemble, and sterilize instruments and supplies.
• Operate a variety of sterilization equipment, including autoclaves.
• Inspect and assemble instruments, trays, and packs.
• Clean and maintain department equipment.
• At the PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bellingham, perform Patient Access Representative responsibilities 50% of the time.
• At the PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bellingham, transport patients using escort or wheeled transport equipment when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED