Central Sterilization Technician

SEARHC; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SEARHC is seeking a Central Sterilization Technician in Juneau, AK. You will decontaminate, clean, package, and sterilize critical and semi-critical dental instruments following SEARHC policies and AMMI guidelines.

You will also maintain records of sterilization and monitor quality assurance to ensure proper sterilization parameters. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, package and sterilize dental instruments per SEARHC policies and AMMI guidelines.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures and monitoring results.
• Communicate with dental staff to resolve instrument shortages and substitutions.
• Ensure equipment functions properly and arrange maintenance or replacement as needed.
• Keep workstation clean and organized; participate in training and certification of team members.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Oral and written communication

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Project ownership

Hand-eye coordination

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Central Sterilization TechnicianApplylocations: AK - Juneautime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102765Pay Range:$25.00 - $30.04The Central Sterilization Technician collects, decontaminates, cleans, packages, and sterilizes critical and semi-critical dental instruments in accordance with SEARHC policies and procedures, manufacturer's written instructions for use and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AMMI) guidelines.SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.**Shift Details*** Monday through Friday* Rotating shifts:* 7am - 3:30pm* 8am - 4:30pm* 9am - 5:30pm**Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job*** Performs and validates all cleaning of dental instruments using SEARHC policies and procedure, manufacturers’ instructions for use guidelines, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AMMI) guidelines. + Responsible for all steps necessary for decontamination, packaging, and sterilization of dental instruments. + Responsible for disinfection of dental equipment that cannot be sterilized. + Completely and thoroughly dissembles dental instruments to ensure the removal of any debris, surgical soil and bio-burdens prior to sterilization or high level disinfection.* Performs multi-step procedures to effectively reprocess various dental instruments.* Performs and validates all cleaning of dental instruments using SEARHC policies and procedure, manufacturers’ instructions for use guidelines, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AMMI) guidelines.* Maintains records for all sterilization procedures that are processed including interpretation of all biological monitoring, validation of monitoring results, and quality assurance checks to ensure sterilization parameters are met.* Effectively communicates with dental providers and dental staff to problem solve in the event of an instrument shortage and the need to substitute and/or offer alternatives.* Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.* Shows competency in the maintenance of equipment by way of demonstration and continuing education.**Other Functions*** Maintains a clean and organized workstation.* Assists in the training and certification of members of the team on SEARHC sterilization process.**Additional Details:****Education,** **Certifications, and Licenses Required*** High school diploma or equivalent.* Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.* Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years**Experience Required*** 1-2 years of dental or medical clinic experience preferred.**Knowledge of*** Working knowledge of Infection Control**Skills in*** Strong oral & written communication skills* Task and detail oriented* Self-Motivated* Ownership of project* Advanced levels of hand & eye coordination skills* Working level of organizational skills**Ability to*** Communicate with patients and staff.* Follow written and verbal instructions.* Treat patients and staff with respect.**Position Information:**Work Shift:OT 8/40*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*### About Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium**We Want You to Join our Team** Southeast Alaska is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy.Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits. SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants.At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve.