Sterile Proc Tech Apprentice Prog

Foundation Health; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Gym

Wellness Programs

Discount Programs

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Forgiveness

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k with EMP

Job summary

Foundation Health in Fairbanks offers a Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice position designed to train staff for a future career in sterile processing. The role covers decontamination, assembly, testing, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments according to established protocols.

The program provides tuition assistance and benefits, with a starting wage of $20 per hour, shift differentials, and opportunities for growth within the department.

Qualifications

• Must sign the sterile processing tech apprentice program agreement.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to breakdown, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation; strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, assembles and packages all instruments per protocol; prepares replacement parts as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment adhering to Standard Precautions and PPE; follows IFU from manufacturers.
• Identifies instruments for all specialties and ensures proper function; assists with repairs or replacements as needed.
• Operates steam autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers; maintains sterilization logs and records.
• Responds to service requests from the Operating Room; prioritizes instrument needs and supports hospital operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice Program job is a trainee position subject to the terms and conditions of the program, in addition to the job duties listed here. Responsible for the proper care and handling of all general and specialty instruments including the cleaning, decontamination, instrument identification, assembly, quality inspection, function testing, packaging and distribution, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.

The goal of the Sterile Processing Tech Apprenticeship program is to prepare staff for a future career as a Sterile Processing Tech.

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non‑profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission‑accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska’s interior with a strong patient‑to‑nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small‑town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one‑of‑a‑kind place to live, work and play.

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation:$20 hourly wage


• Additional Pay:Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off


• Benefits:medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match


• Education Benefits:FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness


• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs


• Schedule: Monday-Friday: Varied shifts

Shift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, assembles and packages all instruments following established protocols as well as perform necessary repairs, reassembles and stores specialized surgical instruments. Prepares all order requests as necessary for replacement parts for instruments and additional equipment as necessary or upon request of physicians.


• Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices. Staff will don proper Personnel Protective equipment (PPE), follows protocols for decontamination process referencing Instructions for Use (IFU) supplied by the manufacturers.


• Identifies instruments for all specialties and assures proper function. Follows protocol for repair or replacement of instruments that are not functioning properly. Assembles and packages all instrumentation and sets according to dept. protocol. Utilizes equipment according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and hospital policy.


• Operates steam autoclaves and Hydrogen Peroxide sterilizers. Maintains appropriate logs and records relating to the sterilization process, including Sterilizer Load Records and Biological Monitoring Records.


• Responds to service recovery calls from the Operating Room and performs preliminary investigation. Determines priority level of instrumentation and equipment requests and other hospital needs. Directs services in a competent and professional manner while assuring OR priorities are completed in a timely manner.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

Must sign the sterile processing tech apprentice program agreement and consent to all terms and conditions outlined in the aforementioned document.

High school diploma/GED required.

Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation and have effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.