Sterile Processing Technician

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)

Sitka (AK)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 59,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

Pay Range:$25.00 - $28.45This position is responsible for collecting, decontaminating, disinfecting, sterilizing and packaging critical and semi-critical instruments and equipment in accordance with SEARHC (Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium) policies and procedures, manufacturer’s written instructions for use and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Responsible for all steps necessary for the proper decontamination, disinfection, sterilization and packaging of instruments and equipment for Juneau Specialty Clinic and Juneau Primary Care.
Supports decontamination, disinfection, sterilization and packaging of instruments and equipment as needed for other SEARHC services as workload permits.
Completely and thoroughly dissembles instruments and equipment to ensure the removal of any debris, surgical soil and bioburdens prior to sterilization or high-level disinfection.
Performs multi-step procedures to effectively reprocess various instruments, including autoclaving.
Performs and validates all cleaning of instruments using SEARHC policies and procedure, manufacturers’ instructions for use guidelines, along with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines.
Maintains records for all sterilization procedures that are processed including interpretation of all biological monitoring, validation of monitoring results, and quality assurance checks to ensure sterilization parameters are met.
Effectively communicates with providers and staff to problem solve in the event of an instrument shortage and the need to substitute and/or offer alternatives.
Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair, or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
Maintains competency in sterilization reprocessing by return demonstration and participating in continuing education as requested.
Assists in the training and certification of members of the team on SEARHC sterilization process as needed.
Performs additional supply handling duties for Specialty Care and Primary Care at ELMC as time permits secondary to sterilization/reprocessing responsibilities. Duties include:

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

High school diploma/GED
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or obtained within 60 days of hire
Certification in Sterile Processing and/or Technology required within one (1) year of hire date through either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HPSA).
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years

Experience Required