Central Sterile Processing Tech I

OHSU; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to perform routine decontamination, assembly, testing, and distribution of medical equipment and instruments. This entry-level role supports a three-level series and may involve training for higher duties.

The position emphasizes adherence to sterilization and infection control principles, use of various decontamination equipment, and routine quality checks.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent and one year of work experience.
• Preferred: Completion of Sterile Processing Course or enrollment in the course.
• Preferred: 2 years of hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory experience with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processes.
• Preferred: 2 years of materials handling including inventory and stocking of perishable supplies.
• CBSPD or HSPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use sterilization and infection control principles to decontaminate instrumentation and equipment.
• Operate decontamination and other equipment (cart washers, decontaminators, computers, ultrasonic, scanners, etc.).
• Perform routine instrument and equipment quality checks.
• Dispense equipment and instrumentation; restock carts; assist with OR turnover and instrument storage.
• Assist with staff training and orientation.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Course enrollment/completion

Job description

Department Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician I performs routine work in the decontamination, assembly, testing, and

distribution of medical equipment, supplies, and instruments in a medical facility.

This is the first level of a three-level series. It is distinguished from the higher levels by the absence of

responsibility for performing advanced and complicated sterilization, assembly and testing of medical

equipment, supplies and instruments. Employees in this level may be in training to perform Central Services Technician II duties.

Function/Duties of Position

• Use knowledge of sterilization and infection control principles to properlydecontaminate instrumentation and equipment. 30% YES
• Appropriately operate equipment including, but not limited to, cart washers,decontaminators, computers, ultrasonic, scanners, telephones, andphotocopiers. 20% YES
• Performs routine instrument and equipment quality checks. 20% YES
• Dispense equipment & instrumentation, Restocking of Carts, Case CartPicking, 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 inassignment rotation

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent AND
• One year work experience in any field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of (or enrollment in) the Sterile Processing Course; OR
• 2 years job experience in a hospital, clinic, or medical laboratory with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processesOR
• 2 years materials handling experience including inventory and stocking of perishable supplies.
• CBSPD or HSPA

Additional Details

Work in a variety of assignments, work with detergents, enzymes, germicide, and other related chemicals,must be able to interpret color changes to external chemical indicators, basic computer skills, must be willing and able to work at a variety of department locations, must be able to ride the arial tram to and from waterfront location.

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. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]