Find & Apply For Sterile Processing Technician Jobs in Corvallis, Oregon

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Responsible for maintaining supplies, handling instruments and equipment in the Operating Room. Assists with cleaning the operating rooms during room turnover, transporting patients and stocking supplies.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Operating Room of Surgery provides intraoperative care to surgical and procedural sedation patients. We provide service for the patient population of pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly patients. We work with a variety of provider specialties in caring for people going home that day or are being admitted to the hospital.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent required. Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire. Central Services National Certification preferred. Previous hospital experience in a similar position preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of sterile instrument processing and basic operating room practice. Basic knowledge of sterile technique. Ability to process and sterilize instruments and anesthesia equipment. Basic knowledge of use of sterilization equipment. Basic knowledge of instruments and surgery supplies. Time Management

• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Problem Solving
• Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Medical Terminology
• Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) WALK
• INCLINE CLIMB
• STAIRS CLIMB
• LADDER PULL (20-40 pounds force)

SIT CARRY

1-handed, 40

• 60 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 40
• 60 pounds

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY PULL

(60 or more pounds force) LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 40
• 60 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 40

• 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 40
• 60 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 20
• 40 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20
• 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) CRAWL (hands & knees)

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing REACH

• Upward

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers

STAND WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE LIFT

(

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD

at waist REACH

• Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

Location:

Samaritan Health Services

GSR Surgery Main OR Schedule:

1.0 (80 hrs/pp), Varies