Sterile Processing Technician

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health Systems is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in Bend, OR to assemble case carts, decontaminate and sterilize instruments, and ensure proper storage and preparation for procedures. The role supports a safe environment and aligns with VIP- Lean principles within the hospital setting.

The position requires a High school diploma or GED and CRCST certification within 18 months of hire, with preferred experience in sterile processing and healthcare materials management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CRCST certification within 18 months of hire is required.
• Experience in sterile processing or related areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Restocks department inventory and ensures instruments are stored properly.
• Cleans and maintains department equipment.
• Delivers customer service and patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Sterilization

Case cart assembly

Inventory/organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification within 18 months

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

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.