Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Reprocessing

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, sterilize and package critical instruments for Juneau clinics, ensuring compliance with AAMI guidelines and SEARHC policies.

You will maintain records, monitor biological indicators, collaborate with staff to resolve instrument shortages, and support ongoing training to uphold sterile reprocessing competency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Certification in Sterile Processing/Technology within one year of hire.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and inventory management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, disinfection, sterilization and packaging of instruments for Juneau clinics.
• Disassemble instruments to remove debris prior to sterilization.
• Perform autoclaving and multi-step reprocessing.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures and monitor biological indicators.
• Communicate with staff to resolve instrument shortages and substitutions.
• Verify equipment functions and arrange maintenance or replacement.
• Assist in training team members on SEARHC sterilization process.
• Handle additional supply duties as time permits.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Ownership of project

Hand-eye coordination

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Sterile Processing Certification within 1 year

Clinical Competency within 3 months

Job description

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, sterilize and package critical instruments for Juneau clinics, ensuring compliance with AAMI guidelines and SEARHC policies.

You will maintain records, monitor biological indicators, collaborate with staff to resolve instrument shortages, and support ongoing training to uphold sterile reprocessing competency.