Associate Sterile Processing Technician - Providence Anchorage

Providence; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK, is hiring multiple Associate Sterile Processing Technician roles in the Sterile Process Department. Openings include full-time positions with a 40-hour week and an evening shift, typically Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM.

Responsibilities cover decontamination, sterilization, inspection, and preparation of instruments for patient use. Preferred candidates have sterile processing experience and certifications within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• Certification within 1 year of hire (HSPA) or CSPD.
• Experience in sterile processing preferred.
• Evening shift availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, decontaminate, disinfect, inspect and assemble surgical instruments.
• Package and sterilize instruments and reusable devices.
• Ensure instruments are safe and ready for patient use.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all processes.

Skills

Sterile processing

Operating Room experience

Education

National Certified Registered Central Service Technician

National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

Job description

Description

We are hiring for multiple openings of positions Associate Sterile Processing Technician in the Sterile Process Department at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK!

Currently available schedules:

Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Variable shift, (primary shift will likely be evening shift, Mon-Fri 2:00PM-10:30PM), 40hours per week.

Sterile Processing Technicians collect, clean, decontaminate, disinfect, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and reusable medical devices according to established standards. They assure that instruments and equipment are safe and ready for patient use when needed. Meticulous attention to detail is an essential function of this position.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Within 1 year of hire National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. Or
• Within 1 year of hire National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in sterile processing or Operating Room.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. Changes can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

• Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat‑Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not‑for‑profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading‑edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.