Sterile Processing Technician - Central Services

PeaceHealth • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for Central Services. The role is responsible for operating autoclaves and other equipment to clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments and equipment, including power equipment when applicable. The technician also inspects and assembles instruments, trays, and packs.

The position coordinates, assembles, and distributes supplies, equipment, and instruments for surgical cases; restocks inventory; cleans, decontaminates, disassembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies; operates a variety of sterilization equipment; and cleans and maintains department equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Location-specific responsibilities and requirements may apply. At the PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bellingham, the technician also performs Patient Access Representative responsibilities 50% of the time and may transport patients using escort or wheeled transport equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Within one year, obtain national sterile processing/distribution 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.
• Location-specific requirements: At Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence, enroll in an educational program or training for the National Central Services Technician Course within 90 days of hire and provide proof of enrollment, course progress, or completion.
• Location-specific requirements: At PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bellingham, one year of medical office or related experience is required.
• Location-specific requirements: At Sacred Heart Medical Center-RiverBend, at least three months of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, Veterinary Technician, Dental Technician, Surgical Support Aide, or another medical-related technician role involving cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instruments is required.
• Location-specific requirements: At Southwest Medical Center, at least three months of Sterile Processing Technician experience, completion of a Sterile Processing Technician course, or CRCST/CBSPD certification is required. Three months of experience in a qualifying medical-related technician role involving surgical-instrument processing may also be considered.
• Location-specific requirements: At St John Medical Center in Longview, Sterile Processing Technician certification is required.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively and professionally where specified by location.
• Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines and demonstrate good time management skills where specified by location.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills where specified by location.
• Ability to move around the work area, with occasional sitting; frequent fine motor control and reaching; occasional squatting or kneeling.
• Frequently lift or carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull with up to 10 pounds of force.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits, with glasses, contacts, or hearing aids permitted; ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a National Central Service Technician course and/or six months of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
• At Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence, at least three months of Sterile Processing Technician experience or three months of experience in another medical-related role is preferred.
• At PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bellingham, six months of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor is preferred.
• At PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bellingham, knowledge of medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding is preferred.
• At PHMG Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bellingham, knowledge of insurance processes and regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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