Sterile Processing Tech

Talentify; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 45,874,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID is seeking an evening shift, full-time Sterile Processing Technician. The role ensures decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and supplies, and includes cleaning OR areas between patients.

The position emphasizes instrument reprocessing with steam sterilization or per-acetic acid, adhering to Central Processing standards, and acting as a resource for OR staff and other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification by HSPA within 18 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, inspect, package, sterilize and distribute reusable supplies (instruments, equipment, linen, surgical supplies).
• Clean and disinfect Operating Room or procedural areas between patients throughout the day.
• Reprocess instruments in the Operating Room environment using immediate use steam sterilization or per-acetic acid and maintain Central Processing Department standards.
• Serve as a resource for the Operating Room staff and all other hospital departments.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification by HSPA within 18 months of hire

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an evening shift, full-time Sterile Processing Technician in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence-recognized surgeons, imaging, and primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all reusable supplies, such as instruments, equipment, linen, and surgical supplies, are properly decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, and distributed.
• This position includes cleaning and disinfecting the Operating Room or procedural area between patients throughout the day.
• It includes the reprocessing of instruments in the Operating Room environment utilizing immediate use steam sterilization or per-acetic acid and maintaining the standards of reprocessing at the level utilized in the Central Processing Department, when possible.
• The incumbent acts as a resource for the Operating Room staff and all other departments within the hospital.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification by HSPA required within 18 months of hire.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous hospital experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification by HSPA required within 18 months of hire.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous hospital experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Responsible for ensuring that all reusable supplies, such as instruments, equipment, linen, and surgical supplies, are properly decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, and distributed.
• This position includes cleaning and disinfecting the Operating Room or procedural area between patients throughout the day.
• It includes the reprocessing of instruments in the Operating Room environment utilizing immediate use steam sterilization or per-acetic acid and maintaining the standards of reprocessing at the level utilized in the Central Processing Department, when possible.
• The incumbent acts as a resource for the Operating Room staff and all other departments within the hospital.