Sterile Processing Technician

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance for certified

Job summary

St. Charles Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in Bend, OR. The role involves assembling case carts for surgeries, cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing instruments used in the operating room, and ensuring safe handling of all equipment.

The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED, with CRCST or SPD certification expected within 18 months. Prior sterile processing experience is preferred, and the job offers night shifts and overtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification or SPD Technician certification within 18 months of hire.
• Experience in sterile processing or health care materials management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, assemble, disassemble and distribute supplies for surgical cases.
• Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments and supplies.
• Prepare case carts and procedure setups for surgery.
• Operate sterilization equipment and maintain department inventory.
• Maintain a safe, professional and confidential work environment.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument sterilization

Case cart assembly

Decontamination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician### Sterile Processing TechnicianApply: Bend, OR: Full time: Posted Today: R1023693Full-Time, Nights Location: Bend, OR and Redmond, OR as needed. Non-Certified Pay Range: $22.30 - $30.11 Certified Pay Range: $27.74 - $41.61 Evening Shift Differential - $2.50 / hr Night Shift Differential - $5.50 / hr Weekend Differential - $2.00 / hr Relocation: This role offers in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for Certified candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.**ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM****JOB DESCRIPTION** **TITLE:** Sterile Processing Technician **REPORTS TO POSITION:** Supervisor - Sterile Processing**DEPARTMENT:** Sterile Processing**DATE LAST REVIEWED:** June 16, 2020 **OUR VISION:** Creating America’s healthiest community, together **OUR MISSION:** In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value **OUR VALUES:** Accountability, Caring and Teamwork **DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:** Sterile Processing is responsible for cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments for all Operating Room procedures. **POSITION OVERVIEW:** The **Sterile Processing Technician** at St. Charles Health Systems responsible for assembling case carts for surgeries, as well as cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing equipment and instruments used within the hospital. The Sterile Processing Technician ensures that instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated for safe handling. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:**Coordinates, assembles and disassembles, and distributes supplies for surgical cases Cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes instruments and supplies Responsible for case cart and procedure preparation Operates various sterilization equipment Re-stocks department inventory and ensures instruments are stored in the proper location Cleans and maintains department equipment Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned **EDUCATION:** **Required:** High school diploma or GED**Preferred:** N/A **LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:****Required:** Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or SPD Technician certification from CBSPD within 18 months of hire.**Preferred:** N/A **EXPERIENCE:****Required:** N/A**Preferred:** Experience in sterile processing, health care materials management, operating room, and/or patient care. **PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:**Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. **ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:** **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:****Continually (75% or more):** Standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.**Frequently (50%):** Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 11-25 pounds.**Occasionally (25%):** Climbing ladder/step stool, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-10 pounds, Ability to hear whispered speech level.**Rarely (10%):** Sitting, climbing stairs, keyboard Operation, operation of motor vehicle.**Exposure to Elemental Factors****Occasionally (25%):** Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface**Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category**Risk for Exposure to BBP.Schedule Weekly Hours:40Caregiver Type:RegularShift:Third Shift (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?NoJob Family:TECHNICIAN CENTRAL PROCESSINGScheduled Days of the Week:As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays)Shift Start & End Time:Tue-Fri 2100-0730