Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Sterilization & OR Support

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services in Portland, OR. You will decontaminate, sterilize, assemble instrument sets and prepare supplies for cases, working under RN supervision.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with a preferred Associate's/Technical degree. Sterile Processing Technician certification is preferred, and the department emphasizes safety and accuracy in instrument handling.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required.
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification: Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts. Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times. Prepares instruments for "immediate use" sterilization when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment. Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis. Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turnover, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary. Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
• Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors. Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing. Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
• Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing. Records loaner information in a log for tracking. Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
• Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent

Job description

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical services in Portland, OR. You will decontaminate, sterilize, assemble instrument sets and prepare supplies for cases, working under RN supervision.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with a preferred Associate's/Technical degree. Sterile Processing Technician certification is preferred, and the department emphasizes safety and accuracy in instrument handling.