Sterile Processing Technician I - $5000 Signon

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

On-site Training

Job summary

ANTHC seeks Sterile Processing Technicians at varying levels to handle decontamination, disinfection, and instrumentation for the ANMC campus. Responsibilities cover cleaning, inspection, packaging, inventory management, and quality checks to ensure safe patient care.

Opportunities to mentor others exist for higher levels. Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED; CRCST/CER/CIS certifications are required or preferred depending on level.

Qualifications

• For Sterile Processing Technician I: No formal supervisory experience required; certification preferred.
• For Technician II: 2+ years sterile processing and CRCST or CER, or 4+ years experience.
• For Technician III: 4+ years experience and two CRCST/CIS/CER certifications or 8+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport, decontaminate, clean, inspect, and package reusable surgical instruments.
• Perform high-level disinfection and maintain inventory for inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Verify instruments meet standards; submit work orders for repairs.
• Ensure quality control before release for patient care.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and infection control in department.
• Mentor/train junior technicians (II/III) and assist daily task assignments.

Skills

Sterile processing

Disinfection

Inventory management

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CRCST/CER/CIS certifications

Job description

Summary

Under limited supervision, transports soiled medical equipment, performs decontamination, cleaning, inspection, cleaning verification testing, assembly & packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment. Performs intermediate‑to‑high‑level disinfection, distribution of processed medical equipment for the entire ANMC campus.

Sterile Processing Technician I

• Performs work under direct or general supervision, may only perform simple or routine aspects of the position.
• Follows standard precautions to control the spread of infection while in decontamination, prep, and disinfection processing areas.
• Responsible for practice according to manufacturer recommendations for high level disinfection to include quality control monitoring, and assembly of instrumentation.
• Responsible for inventory management to meet operations in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Complies with quality control through routine testing and cleaning to assure processing equipment and instruments are functioning properly. Manages non‑compliance to coordinate replacements and service.
• Inspects and verifies instruments and equipment function properly. Submits work orders for equipment and maintenance, repair, or replacement, and removes defective equipment from service.
• Performs quality assurance monitoring for all sterilized products before instrumentation is released for patient care. Makes decisions for release of instrumentation based on industry standards.
• Participates in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards. Responsible for productivity reports.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area. Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Sterile Processing Technician II

• Performs all duties of the “Sterile Processing Technician I.”
• Mentors trainees.

Sterile Processing Technician III

• Performs all duties of the “Sterile Processing Technician II.”
• Directs and assists in the daily task assignments for completion of work each day.
• Assures that inventory activities and reports are monitored weekly.
• Monitors and maintains training requirements to assure completion of facility and department standards.
• Performs high level, complex, and responsible tasks within this position, trains lower level employees, and generally works with general or minimal direction.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of medical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and anatomy.
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of and use of manufacturer instructions for cleaning, decontamination and sterilizing medical equipment and surgical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of safety precautions/procedures for operating vehicles, equipment while transporting bio‑hazardous materials.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Skill in using analytical and research skills to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Skill in adapting to changing situations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of applications.
• For Sterile Processing Technician II and III: Knowledge of regulatory requirements as defined by Hospital Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) standards and compliance with ANSI/AAMI ST79 guidelines and sterilization procedures for various instruments and equipment.
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) standards and compliance with ANSI/AAMI ST58 and ANSI/AAMI ST91 guidelines and high‑level disinfection procedures for various instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of various types of sterilization materials and equipment used to select appropriate method of sterilization for particular equipment.
• Knowledge of the case cart system.

Minimum Education Requirement

All: A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications

• For Sterile Processing Technician I: Non‑supervisory — None required. Experience and/or relevant certification preferred.
• For Sterile Processing Technician II: Non‑supervisory — Two (2) years of Sterile Processing AND Certification as CRCST or CER, OR minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
• For Sterile Processing Technician III: Non‑supervisory — Four (4) years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician AND Certification as CRCST, CIS, CER (must have two (2) certifications), OR minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost‑Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions with Pre‑Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short‑Term Disability Buy‑Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On‑Site Child Care Facility with expert‑designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On‑Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93‑638 Indian Self Determination Act.