Sterile Processing Assistant

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

EAP and mental health program

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Assistant in a full-time, 1.00 FTE position. The role involves cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing instruments and supplies within a hospital setting.

The hiring rate is commensurate with education, training, and experience, and the position may have multiple openings under a collective bargaining agreement. Responsibilities include cleaning, assembling, and packaging instruments, operating disinfecting equipment, and maintaining documentation

Qualifications

• Able to coordinate activities with multiple departments and perform duties in a timely manner.
• Basic computer skills and aptitude for using email and training records.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of using computer systems for education records and other online training.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates instrumentation and supplies.
• Collects, disassembles, cleans and disinfects instrumentation used in procedures.
• Reassembles instruments and packages appropriately.
• Operates a variety of disinfecting equipment.
• Monitors and documents sterilization parameters.
• Cleans and maintains department equipment.
• Applies aseptic principles in sterile processing work.
• Restocks work areas and delivers instrumentation to appropriate departments.
• Provides excellent customer service and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates in staff education and department meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coordination

Computer skills

Organization

Email/training tech

Communication with patients

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Assistant for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $22.13 - $30.30. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Continuously exemplifies the mission, values and customer service philosophy of PeaceHealth in job performance and in relationships to others. This position is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.

Details of the Position

• Cleans, decontaminates instrumentation and supplies.
• Collects, disassembles, cleans and disinfects instrumentation used in procedures.
• Reassembles instruments and packages appropriately.
• Operates a variety of disinfecting equipment.
• Monitors and documents sterilization parameters.
• Cleans and maintains department equipment.
• Understands and applies the principles of asepsis in sterile processing work.
• Restocks work areas and delivers instrumentation to appropriate departments.
• Provides excellent customer service and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Participates in staff education and department meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Education

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent

Experience

• Preferred: Previous hospital or patient care experience
• Preferred: Medical terminology

Skills

• Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others. (Required)
• Basic computer skill. (Required)
• Well organized, detailed oriented and self-motivated. (Required)
• Ability to utilize computers for email, training records and completing on-line education. (Required)
• Ability to communicate appropriately with the person served regardless of their age. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Child Care Attendant: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Lift/carrying: Occasional up to 25 lbs. Push/pull: Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.
• Frequent bending/ kneeling/ squatting/ stooping/ reaching/ grasping.
• Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force.
• Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping.
• Security: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Child Care Attendant: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Security: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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