Sterile Processing Technician

Bend Surgery Center; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bend Surgery Center in Bend, OR is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, package, sterilize and store supplies, instruments and equipment. The role supports the operating room by maintaining instrument trays, labeling items, operating autoclave and ensuring PHI/HIPAA compliance; shift is 11:00 am to 7:30 pm.

Candidates should have HS diploma and CST/SPT or Surgical Technologist certification or be able to obtain within a year; CRCST certification preferred and CRCST adds pay

Qualifications

• Must have infection control and sterilization knowledge.
• Experience with surgical instruments and equipment handling.
• Excellent communication and reading/writing in English.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplies and instruments for sterilization.
• Clean items per manufacturer instructions and inspect condition.
• Wrap and label trays and items with expiry dates.
• Operate autoclave and ultrasonic washer.
• Maintain inventory of sterile items.
• Document sterilization processes and instrument tray inventories.
• Ensure area cleanliness and PHI/HIPAA compliance.
• Follow safety policies and report incidents.

Skills

Infection control

Decontamination

Sterilization techniques

Surgical instrumentation

Effective communication

English proficiency

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CST/SPT/Surgical Technologist certification or eligible within 1 year

Job description

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STERILE PROCESSING PTO Code E - 37-40 Hr Week Bend, OR, US

Salary Range: $25.24 To $42.05 Hourly

Job Description
Job Summary:

Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and storing of supplies, instruments and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Does not oversee other staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares supplies, instruments and equipment for sterilization
• Cleans each item according to manufacturer’s instructions and inspects to ensure each item is in good working condition
• Sorts and arranges items into proper trays and wraps trays and individual items
• Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date
• Operates autoclave, ultrasonic washer and other equipment for processing sterile instruments
• Maintains adequate inventory of sterile items
• Performs inventory of supplies and replenish as necessary
• Assists in maintaining records of all instruments, equipment and sterilization processes
• Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the Sterile Processing Area
• Adheres to safety policies and practices good body mechanics and ergonomics
• Follows all rules and regulations for PHI and HIPAA protections of patient information
• Follows all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, attendance, timeliness, and safeguarding confidential information
• Reports incidents in a timely manner
• Promotes patient and employee safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
• Attends in-service programs as requested
• Performs other related duties as directed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of infection control, decontamination, and sterilization techniques
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment use and care
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multitask and work effectively and efficiently in high pressure situations
• Must have excellent communication skills with demonstrated interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English
• Basic Math skills required

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Central Service Technician (CST), Sterile Processing Technician (SPT), Surgical Technologist certification, other related certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

Physical requirements:

Never

Seldom

1-5%

Occasional

6-33%

Frequent

34-66%

Sit

X

Stand

X

Walk

X

Kneel

X

Twist

X

X

Reach

X

Keyboarding

X

Fine Manipulation Manipulation

X

Lift/Carry

Never

Seldom

1-5%

Occasional

6-33%

Frequent

34-66%

1-10 lbs..

X

11-20 lbs.

x

21-50 lbs.

x

X

xX

Push/Pull

Never

Seldom

1-5%

Occasional

6-33%

Frequent

34-66%

1-10 lbs.

X

X

x

11-20 lbs.

X

21-50 lbs.

X

**Lifting more that 50lbs requires an assistive device and or additional physical assistance.

Determination of employee exposure risk

Category I (Ex: Environmental Service, Staff Nurses, Surgical/OR Support Techs, Endoscopy Techs)

• Tasks that involve the exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues:
• All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, bodily fluids, or splashes on these surfaces are
• Category I tasks.
• Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

*Position is a full-time, closing shift position (11 am -7:30 pm) *

Stated salary in posting is the full salary range. Hiring salary cap is limited to mid-point of $31.97 per hour/ $33.47 with CRCST certification. Closing shift will add an additional $2.00 per hour differential to stated wage.