Relief Sterile Processing Technician 1

Socket.dev; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, OR is seeking a Relief Sterile Processing Technician 1 to join the Central Sterile team. You will process, sterilize and distribute instruments in a fast-paced clinical education environment. The SPT1 role requires flexibility to work at different stations, with independence and sound judgment.

A high school diploma and one year of work experience are required. You will communicate policies clearly to students, faculty and staff and help uphold infection

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year work experience in any field.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use infection control practices and maintain data in systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Distribute instruments and supplies for clinical care and education.
• Work across different work stations with independence and accountability.
• Communicate policies clearly to students, faculty and staff.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Infection control

Independent worker

Team player

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Course completion

Tools

AxiUm

Job description

Department Overview

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 Dentistry

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

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 IAHCSMM

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]