Sterile Processing Tech I/II — Day Shift, Great Benefits

Good Shepherd Health Care; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits paid

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care in Hermiston, Oregon is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech I to join the SPD team. You will receive, clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and assemble surgical supplies and instruments, and help manage case carts and inventory in a hospital setting.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Program. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage paid by the employer.

Qualifications

• Required: High School graduate or GED.
• Preferred: Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Program.
• Experience: None required; preferred: previous sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow established cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.
• Adherent to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Operate equipment is utilized in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.
• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
• Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.
• Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School graduate or GED

Sterile Processing Technician Program

Job description

Good Shepherd Health Care in Hermiston, Oregon is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech I to join the SPD team. You will receive, clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and assemble surgical supplies and instruments, and help manage case carts and inventory in a hospital setting.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Program. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage paid by the employer.