Surgical Scrub Tech & Sterile Processing

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Holiday pay

Healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to follow infection control policies, sterilize instruments, and support OR and nursing unit operations. The role includes inventory and distribution of sterile equipment to all service areas.

The position requires completion of a surgical technician program (or equivalent) and a high school diploma, with preferred prior OR scrub tech experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of surgical technician program or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of aseptic techniques and universal precautions throughout all phases of operative procedures.
• Previous OR Scrub Tech experience preferred.
• Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent; One-year experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Scrub Tech duties in the OR as part of the surgical team, supporting RN and ensuring instruments and supplies are ready.
• Sterile processing duties: clean, decontaminate, sterilize, and assemble instruments and packs for all service areas.
• Assist in in-services and training as needed.

Skills

Surgical technician

Aseptic technique

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical technician program or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Operative instruments handling

Job description

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to follow infection control policies, sterilize instruments, and support OR and nursing unit operations. The role includes inventory and distribution of sterile equipment to all service areas.

The position requires completion of a surgical technician program (or equivalent) and a high school diploma, with preferred prior OR scrub tech experience.