Sterile Processing Tech

Mckenzie-Willamette-Medical-Center-1; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Oregon is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to prepare and distribute supplies for patient care areas and operating rooms. This role follows PAR levels and surgical case demand to count and replenish processed items.

You will collect, decontaminate, repack, sterilize and return instruments, and help train new technicians. Eligibility includes CRCST certification within 9 months and healthcare sterile processing experience.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification through IAHCSM or ability to obtain within 9 months.
• Six months experience in Healthcare Sterile Processing preferred.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes supplies and equipment for patient care areas and Operating Rooms.
• Counts and replenishes processed supplies based on PAR levels and surgical cases.
• Collects, decontaminates, repackages, sterilizes and returns items to storage or use.
• Cleans and stores patient care equipment between uses.
• Responsible for tracking some rental equipment.
• Assist in training newly hired technicians after orientation.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Detail oriented

Education

CRCST certification

Job description

Description

Sterile Processing Tech

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving the Willamette Valley and its residents. Our 113-bed hospital offers inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, medical, surgical and emergency care. We are a family of caregivers offering care to our larger family — our community.

• Hourly Base Rate: $22.33 - $ 28.45
• Hours Per Week: 40 hours - M-F - Call Required
• SEIU Local 49 represented position.
• Date Posted:

Job Summary:

• The Sterile Processing Technician II prepares and distributes supplies and equipment ready for use in all patient care areas, as well as for the Operating Rooms.
• Based on pre-determined inventory (PAR) levels, and surgical cases, these technicians count and replenish processed supplies for each location.
• Reusable instruments and items are collected, decontaminated, repackaged, sterilized and returned to storage or the next point of use.
• Patient care equipment is collected, cleaned and stored between patient applications.
• Responsible for tracking some rental equipment.
• Once oriented the SP Tech II will also assist in training newly hired technicians.

Qualifications:

• Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) through IAHCSM or other recognized or accredited program or ability to obtain certification within 9 months.
• Six months experience in Healthcare Sterile Processing strongly preferred.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

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