Central Sterile Processing Tech 2

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Two pension plans

Vacation time

Sick Leave

8 paid holidays

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to advance the department's instrument decontamination, sterilization, and tray preparation capabilities. This role builds on Tech I responsibilities with increased oversight and more complex tasks in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Ideal candidates will hold CBSPD or HSPA certification, a high school diploma, and at least two years of acute care sterilization experience, with a focus on instrument integrity and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CBSPD or HSPA certification required at time of hire.
• Two years’ experience in sterile processing in an acute care center.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine duties of Sterile Processing Technician I.
• Assembles trays and processes instrumentation.
• Operates decontaminators, washers, and related equipment.
• Conducts routine instrument and equipment quality checks.
• Dispenses equipment, restocks carts, assists with Operating Room turnover.
• Provides guidance to Sterile Processing Technician I and new staff.
• Maintains records and a clean work area.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CBSPD or HSPA certification

Job description

Department Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician II performs routine maintenance and preparation of instruments, supplies and equipment requiring decontamination and sterilization in a medical facility, as well as all duties performed by the Sterile Processing Technician I.

This is the second level of a three-level series. It is distinguished from the lower level by increased responsibility for the sterilization, assembly, and testing of medical equipment, supplies and instruments. It is distinguished from the higher level by closer supervision and less complex procedures.

Function/Duties of Position

• All duties assigned/performed by a Sterile Processing Technician I.
• Knowledge in regard to the handling and care of instrumentation, tray preparation, and special procedural items. Assembling all trays processed by the department. Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properly decontaminate instrumentation and equipment.
• Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, cart washers, decontaminators, computers, ultrasonic, scanners, telephones, and photocopiers.
• Performs routine instrument and equipment quality checks.
• Dispense equipment & instrumentation, Restocking of Carts, Case Cart Picking, assists with Operating Room Turnover, Put aways (instruments, supplies, and equipment). Maintains Patient & Customer Focus.
• Assists with in servicing and orientation of staff, both new and those in assignment rotation. Provides guidance and is a resource for all Sterile Processing Technician I's.
• Maintain records, reports, and patient charges according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and neat work area.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National certification from CBSPD or HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association), formerly IAHCSMM, is required at time of hire.
• Two years’ experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in an acute care center with primary responsibility for instrumentation processing and sterilization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Acredited Sterile Processing course.
• Two years’ experience as a Sterile Processing Technician I; that has completed the following (OHSU SPD employees only) - with manager discretion based on skill-set & job performance.
  • Successful completion of an accredited Sterile Processing training program will allow 1 year of Tech I experience toward Tech II status
  • 6 months training at OHSU w/ preceptor on all job requirements assigned to Tech II classification after successfully completing the 6 months’ probation as a Tech I.
• CBSPD or HSPA

Additional Details

Rotate weekends, work various shifts, work with detergents, enzymes, germicide, and other related chemicals.

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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