Sterile Processing Tech I

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech I to maintain sterilization workflows, decontaminate and assemble surgical instruments, and support hospital-wide sterile processing needs. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and CRCST certification within 18 months of hire, with opportunities to grow in a Magnet-designated hospital.

The position offers an evening/night/weekend schedule, competitive starting wage, potential $2,500 sign-on incentive, and comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certification in sterile processing (CRCST) required within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure surgical supplies and instruments are properly processed and sterile.
• Decontaminate, assemble, package, and sterilize instruments.
• Maintain records and support sterile processing customers across locations.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CRCST certification

Job description

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• employee wellness program
• and much more.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.

Sterile Processing Tech I STERILE PROCESSING SERVICES (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)

Shift: Evening, Nights, Weekend Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater) Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt) Starting Wage DOE: $17.85 - 22.31*May be eligible for $2,500 sign on incentive*

This position is responsible for ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment are properly maintained, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed, and tracked in a quality/timely manner throughout the hospital. Serves as a resource to sterile processing customers, both on Main Campus and in the Region.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Decontamination: Identifies and uses appropriate methods as identified by manufacturer's guidelines to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, clean, and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment. Shows proficiency in operating and troubleshooting cleaning equipment. Appropriately handles garbage, soiled linen, and biohazard materials. Maintains safety standards and ongoing departmental competencies and educational requirements.
• Instrument assembly and packaging: Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality. Correctly assembles instruments and packages them appropriately to set standards as it relates to validated sterilization method. Must be familiar with the various packaging materials available for sterilization and must be able to select the appropriate packaging for the item and sterilization process. Must be able to correctly identify a multitude of different instruments and how to properly process them.
• Sterilization/High Level Disinfection (HLD): Selects appropriate sterilization or high-level disinfection methods. Identifies and follows correct principles of sterilization/HLD. Properly documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process. Must be able to understand the advantages and limitations of each sterilization method and be able to demonstrate competency in using all equipment used for sterilization and HLD. Correctly identifies when and how to safely use different sterilization/HLD methods available.
• Understands and utilizes established principles and procedures that are required to insure that the sterilization process will be effective, as defined by regulatory agencies. Maintains proficiency in all assigned work areas within Sterile Processing, and maintains cleanliness and order to ensure a safe and effective working environment.
• Identifies new or unfamiliar equipment to determine proper reprocessing procedures, and demonstrates ability to use available resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent

Certifications and Licensures

Certification in sterile processing, CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) or equivalent is required within eighteen (18) months of hire. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.