Relief Sterile Processing Technician 1

Oregon Health & Science University; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Relief Sterile Processing Technician 1 to join the School of Dentistry's Central Sterile team in Portland. The role involves processing, sterilizing and distributing instruments in a fast-paced clinical education setting, with shifts Monday–Friday and a focus on accuracy and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, one year of work experience, and familiarity with AxiUm and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and one year work experience in any field.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize, and complete work in a timely manner with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use appropriate judgement regarding customer interaction and infection control.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and exercise flexibility to meet business needs.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read, write and understand English in work-related materials and instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and exercise discretion.
• Demonstrable reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare, sterilize, monitor and distribute instruments and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with central sterilization policies and communicate them to students, faculty and staff.
• Operate and troubleshoot basic sterilization equipment with accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide courteous, customer-facing service and act as a resource for best practices in sterilization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Data entry

Infection control

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Course (preferred)

Tools

AxiUm

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Word)

Job description

Relief Sterile Processing Technician 1US-OR-Portland

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care. Read more about the School of Dentistry: OHSU School of DentistryThis is a Relief Position. Work is assigned on an intermittent and sporadic basis without the guarantee of hours of work or a set work schedule. Department operational hours are primarily Monday-Friday 5AM-9:30PM.Shifts requiring coverage will primarily be Monday-Friday between the hours of 7AM-6:15PM

Function/Duties of Position

This is a Relief position. Work is assigned on an intermittent and sporadic basis without the guarantee of hours of work or a set work schedule. Department operational hours are primarily Monday-Friday 5AM-9:30PM. Shifts requiring coverage will primarily be Monday-Friday between the hours of 7AM-6:15PM The School of Dentistry (SOD) shares the multifaceted public mission of the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to achieve excellence in education, research, clinical practice and community service. OHSU SOD strives to provide the highest quality oral health care services while leading the region in oral health care education, research and technology development. The Central Sterile department fulfills this mission by ensuring the availability of safely processed instruments, equipment, and product for use in our clinical care and educational settings. The SOD Sterile Processing Technician 1 (SPT1) is part of a 21-member team that ensures a full cycle sterilization and distribution function in a fast-paced environment requiring a high degree of detail and accuracy, a certain degree of autonomy and time management skills. The SOD SPT1 performs the processing, preparation, sterilization, monitoring and distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment that require decontamination, assembly prep, packaging, and sterilization. The SOD SPT1 must be flexible and will be deployed to different work stations throughout each day. This position includes solitary staffing work locations which requires the SOD SPT1 to be able to complete work with considerable independence and authority on a daily basis. The SOD SPT1 is responsible for knowing SOD dispensary and central sterilization policies and must be able to consistently and clearly communicate these policies to students, faculty, and staff. The SOD SPT1 will be required to practice good judgement to implement the appropriate policy or give information specific to each situation they encounter. This position provides significant time within a customer facing role and must be able to provide courteous and consistent communications and act as a resource for sterilization and distribution best practices. The SOD SPT1 will perform assignments and skills training to support upward progression within the unit but will not be required to maintain national certification nor be expected to complete advanced Central Sterile functions without supervision of a SOD SPT2 (including areas of sterilizer monitoring and load release, biological quarantines, equipment testing, recall protocols, and advanced processing functions).

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and One year work experience in any field
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize, complete work in a timely manner, practice attention to detail and demonstrate high productivity while working in a fast-paced environment with many interruptions, distractions and limited space
• Ability to use appropriate judgement regarding customer interaction and infection control
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and exercise authority and flexibility to ensure best practice and business needs are met
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to accurately and proficiently enter and maintain data in computer applications/databases (Microsoft Office/Outlook/Word/Excel) and data entry/tracking software (AxiUm)
• Ability to provide excellent customer service skills including interactions with difficult individuals and situations that require diplomacy and tact
• Ability to communicate clearly, appropriately and effectively and maintain good interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write and understand written work-related materials and oral instructions in English
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and to exercise discretion when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature
• Demonstrable record of reliable attendance, punctuality, accountability, and proven successful performance at past and present employers

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Sterile Processing Course
• Work experience in a high-volume direct public contact position; Experience providing sterile processing responsibilities
• Knowledge and experience using axiUm software
• Knowledge of infection control and best practices
• CSPDT with CBSPD or CRCST with IAHCSMMPI286731011