Sterile Processing Tech

Talentify; Oregon; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Oregon seeks an experienced central sterile processing technician who works under indirect supervision to oversee cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of instrument trays and supplies across Medical Centers and clinics.

The role emphasizes rapid assessment in OR and other medical units, with focus on quality assurance, procedural compliance, and exceptional customer service in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect and track reusable instrumentation.
• Review, assemble, and package instrumentation singles/trays for sterilization and monitor sterilization processes.
• Collect and stock unused instruments for decontamination and processing; assist in OR instrument turnovers and distribution of supplies.
• Perform quality assurance and documentation on instrumentation, equipment, and biological testing per CSP policies.
• Provide excellent customer service in a healthcare environment.

Job description

Job Summary:

An advanced position under indirect supervision of the Department Supervisor that performs cleaning, decontamination, assembly, wrapping, or containerization, sterilization, biological monitoring, quality assurance and distribution of reusable instrument trays, medical supplies and equipment throughout the Medical Centers, ambulatory surgery centers, and outpatient medical/dental clinics. This position independently performs the full scope of all central sterile processing functions with an emphasis on rapid and correct assessment and response to critical situations in the OR and/or other medical units.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect and track reusable instrumentation. Observe decontamination policies and procedures. Utilize personal protective equipment where appropriate. Disassemble, clean, identify and separate varied and complex OR instrumentation appropriately.
• Review, assemble, and package instrumentation singles/trays in preparation for sterilization. Sterilize items according to product requirements to include compliance with all ETO, Sterrad, and Steam regulatory and safety requirements. Monitor parameters on all equipment. Identify, reassemble and stage varied and complex OR instrument trays.
• Collect and/or receive from the medical center and/or outpatient clinics unused reusable instruments and equipment for decontamination and processing. Stock OR case carts and perform instrument turnovers in the OR when called and distribute medical supplies as needed. Respond to emergency OR calls as requested. Have working knowledge of surgical procedures and accurately provide appropriate instrumentation and service.
• Perform quality assurance, documentation and quality control activities on all instrumentation, equipment, and biological testing appropriately to CSP policies and procedures. Perform darts and biologicals in OR daily.
• Consistently demonstrate excellent customer service in a healthcare environment. Apply knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.