Central Sterile Reprocessing Technician

US Indian Health Service; Kayenta (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

US Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Supply Technician to process sterile and unsterile medical supplies, supporting safe patient care in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

To qualify, applicants should show at least one year of specialized experience in processing, sterilizing, storing, and issuing medical supplies, plus knowledge of aseptic techniques and operation of washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, steam and low-temperature sterilizers.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing, assembling, troubleshooting, preparing, sterilizing, storing, and issuing sterile and unsterile medical supplies.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and aseptic techniques.
• Experience operating sterilization equipment such as washer-disinfectors and ultrasonic cleaners.

Responsibilities

• Process and decontaminate medical supplies to ensure safe patient care.
• Operate washer-sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers according to procedures.
• Ensure proper storage, distribution, and tracking of supplies.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization equipment operation

Tools

Washer-sterilizer

Ultrasonic instrument cleaners

Gas sterilizers

Steam sterilizers

Job description

US Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Supply Technician to process sterile and unsterile medical supplies, supporting safe patient care in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

To qualify, applicants should show at least one year of specialized experience in processing, sterilizing, storing, and issuing medical supplies, plus knowledge of aseptic techniques and operation of washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, steam and low-temperature sterilizers.