Sterile Proc Tech - Sterile Processing - Supplemental Varying Shifts

Sky Lakes Medical Center; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, OR, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a part-time on-site role. The job requires CBSPD certification or equivalent after completing 2,080 hours within 2 years, plus strong communication skills and willingness to work varied hours, including weekends and on-call shifts.

Key duties include sterilizing instruments, maintaining records, and supporting the SPD team.

Qualifications

• CBSPD certification or equivalent after 2,080 hours of work within 2 years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; willing to work varied hours, weekends, and be on call.

Responsibilities

• Record information accurately.
• Identify, clean, and sterilize all instrumentation and instrument trays; high-level disinfection of endoscopes.
• Pull add-on and STAT Surgery cases using the Case Cart System.
• Deliver surgery supplies/instruments as requested.
• Document autoclave records and interpret results.
• Handle hazardous materials safely and follow safety practices.
• Maintain infection control and sterility standards.
• Learn new equipment, methods, and cleaning procedures.
• Promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Receive and process outside instrumentation and maintain confidentiality.
• Interpret Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Replace worn instruments and tag for repair.
• Be flexible with weekends and on-call shifts.
• Use computers for doctor preference cards, e-mail, and instrument tracking.
• Maintain policies for sterility and risk reduction.
• Maintain competency in all responsibilities.
• Manage Buckets and Code carts inventory.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Flex scheduling

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location Klamath Falls, OR 97601, USA
  
• On-site
• Rate : $24.10 USD per hour
• Technician
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: STERI003371

Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Obtain CBSPD (or an equivalent certification) immediately after completing the required 2,080 hours of work experience within a 2-year period, with an additional six-month window to take the certification exam. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and Willingness to work varied hours, weekends, and be on call.

Preferred: Medical terminology; and working knowledge of sterilization techniques and instrument care.

Lic/Reg/Cert: CBSPD (or an equivalent certification) immediately after completing the required 2,080 hours of work experience within a 2-year period, with an additional six-month window to take the certification exam.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Medium to heavy physical demands. Ability to understand and operate efficiently all machines and equipment used and maintained in the Sterile Processing Department. Ability to stand and ambulate within limited are most of working shift. Ability to stoop frequently; ability to reach from floor to overhead level occasionally; ability to push/pull to 175 pounds frequently; ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; ability to handle delicate instrumentation. Possess excellent hand/eye coordination. Attention to detail; ability to work under daily stress and constant time demands; ability to prioritize job tasks based on patient need; ability to work independently and exercise good judgment; ability to work in a confined area and within a controlled traffic pattern.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Obtains and record information accurately.
• Identifies, cleans, sorts, wraps and properly sterilizes all instrumentation and instrument trays used in hospital; does high level disinfection of endoscopes.
• Pulls add-on and STAT Surgery cases with the Case Cart System.
• Locates surgery supplies/instruments located in SPD and deliver upon demand.
• Documents and interprets of all autoclave records. Knowledge of expected results within established limits of effectiveness.
• Properly uses, handles and disposes of hazardous materials used in area and associated good safety practices.
• Practices strict infection control habits. Knowledge of proper handling of Sterile Supplies.
• Develops understanding of new Inst./Equip., location, use, method of cleaning, wrap and sterilization.
• Promotes positive work environment and participates in the team process.
• Receives outside instrumentation from other care providers and assume responsibility for documentation and processing.
• Maintains confidentiality in all words and actions within the Sterile Processing Department and Sky Lakes Medical Center.
• Ability to obtain and interpret Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Identifies and replaces worn or broken instruments and tag with instructions for repair.
• Is flexible with scheduling, working weekends, and taking call.
• Ability to use computer for information. Doctor preference cards, e-mail and instrument tracking systems.
• Develops a full understanding of all operation policies and procedures associated with sterility and reduction of patient/worker risk.
• Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
• Locate, exchange, document, and stock all Buckets and Code carts which SPD are responsible for maintaining.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned and/or determined necessary.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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