Central Sterile Processing Tech I

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to support decontamination, assembly, testing, and distribution of medical equipment across hospital departments. This entry-level role involves following sterilization and infection control procedures, performing routine quality checks, and assisting with staff orientation and training.

The position requires a High School diploma and at least one year of experience, with potential training for higher-level

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and at least one year of work experience.
• Must be able to work at multiple department locations and learn procedures.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate instrumentation and equipment according to sterilization principles.
• Perform routine instrument and equipment quality checks.
• Dispense equipment, restock carts and assist with OR turnover and put-aways.
• Assist with in-serving and orientation of staff.

Skills

Patient focus

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

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 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.

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 processes OR
• 2 years materials handling experience including inventory and stocking of perishable supplies.

Additional Details

Work in a variety of assignments, work with detergents, enzymes, germiside, 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.

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.