Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $19.46 - $32.54 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Medical equipment sterilization Maintaining patient confidentiality BLS Certification

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Employee orientation Mid-level Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise High school diploma or GED Disinfection procedures Organizational skills Health and safety committees Medical equipment cleaning Patient interaction Body mechanics Decontamination Instrument maintenance Equipment inventory management Full Job Description At The Portland Clinic our mission is to be a trusted community collaborating to improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Join our team and let us work together to offer a welcoming, inclusive environment for our patients and the communities we serve.

JOB TITLE

ASC Sterile Processing Technician

SUPERVISOR

Director of Surgery Centers

HOURS PER WEEK

40hrs/Non-Exempt (Monday - Friday 5x8 hour shifts)

DEPARTMENT

Day Surgery Non-Certified Pay Range:

$19.46 - $26.35

Certified Pay Range:

$24.04 - $32.54 Seeking sterile processing technician for busy multi-specialty surgery center. No nights, weekends, holidays or call.

HIRING BONUS

$1,000 after 90 days The following information is designed to outline the essential functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Performs technical tasks that support clinical operations. The focus of this position is the decontamination and reprocessing of instrument sets and reusable sterile supplies. Included responsibility is the preparation of case carts for upcoming days' surgery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

) 1. Adherent to current standards of practice/infection control as developed by agency standards.

• 2. Responsible for the proper cleaning and sterilization of individual instruments/sets per manufacturer recommendations.
• 3. Maintain and update instrument sets and reusable sterile supply lists.
• 4. Ensure all loaner instruments/sets are properly identified and cared for and are returned to the proper institution/vendor in clean and/or sterile condition.
• 5. Perform semi-annual physical inventories on instrumentation.
• 6. Immediately remove any damaged instrumentation from service, and communicates such with appropriate individuals.
• 7. Maintain all autoclaves, washer-decontaminators, Sterrad and Steris load documentation.
• 8. Participates in cleaning and upkeep of washers and autoclaves.
• 9. Monitor and document all biological testing for autoclaves and Sterrad machine.
• 10. Immediately report any discrepancies or positive results in required testing to the appropriate individual.
• 11. Assist in maintaining prescribed levels of sterile and non-sterile supplies for the operating room, as assigned.
• 12. Participate in preparation of the next day case cart supplies in a timely manner.
• 13. Participate in timely delivery of instruments/supplies for in-progress cases as needed.
• 14. May assist in the transport of instruments from the operating room to dirty utility room in a timely manner to assure all instruments are cleaned and sterilized before the day they are needed.
• 15. May assist in the turnover of operating rooms, as needed. 16. Maintain current knowledge of all policies and procedures.
• 17. Uses appropriate PPE at all times.
• 18. Attend staff meetings.
• 19. Uses appropriate use of PPE for patient care and other settings where required.
• 20. Be an active participant in committees (i.e. Safety Committee, Infection Control).
• 21. Participate in orienting new staff.
• 22. Maintain regular, in person, work attendance and punctuality, as scheduled.
• 23. Understand hazard risk and demonstrate complete understating of established emergency procedures for the Surgery Center.
• 24. Reports incidences or issues through chain of command and maintains confidentiality. Complete all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
• 25. Assist/floats to other departments as needed. 26. Follows rights of medication administration, appropriately signs out medications.
• 27. Employees will not be discourteous or disrespectful to a customer or any member of the public while in the course and scope of company business.
• 28. Work in a cooperative manner with management/supervision, coworkers, patients and vendors.
• 29. Abide by company policies.
• 30. Demonstrate competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
• 31.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

High School diploma or equivalent Current CPR certification Must obtain Sterile Processing Certification within 1 year of employment

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Working knowledge of all phases of instrument decontamination and sterilization/central processing, to include but not limited to theory, practice and standards

PREFERENCES

Central processing/instrument room experience Basic understanding of infection control Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work flow Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and to work under pressure Compassionate, patient and tactful Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients and staff Proactive, independent, and accountable Values team success

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

(Benefits eligibility begins at 20hrs/wk): 401k plan with employer contributions up to 5% annually Roth IRA Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Company provided $10K Group Life/AD&D insurance Voluntary benefits: Life/AD&D, Dependent Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Norton Identity Theft Protection (optional) Pet Insurance (optional) 4.92 hours of PTO accrual per pay period (PTO accrual is prorated based upon FTE) One paid Wellness day per year Seven paid holidays, and 1 partially paid holiday (mid-day closure)

Employee Assistant Program Work Location:

In person