North Bend Medical Center
Job Posting
Job Title : Sterile Processing Technician
Reports to : Department Manager / Supervisor
Hours : Full-time with benefits, variable schedule
North Bend Medical Center is currently hiring a Sterile Processing Technician for our Day Surgery Department. Located in Coos Bay Oregon along the beautiful Southern Oregon coast. North Bend Medical Center hosts over 100+ providers in a variety of specialties and 400+ employees.
North Bend Medical Center is dedicated to providing opportunities for careers and making a difference in people's lives with a strong desire to help others. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at NBMC.
We are committed to offering :
- Competitive wages
- Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance options
- Generous paid time off
- 401k + company contributions
- Team-oriented atmosphere that values each of our employees as individuals and their work-life balance.
Full Job description :
Job Summary :
Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Supervisor performs the following duties : instrumentation decontamination, prepping / packaging and sterilization of all instrumentation processed through the NBMC clinic and the day surgery department following established department procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
Operates instrument / scope washer disinfectorCleans and maintains all sterilizers.Operates the Sterrad NX sterilizer, along with the pre-vacuum steam and gravity sterilizers.Performs biological and chemical monitoring tests on steam autoclave and Sterrad Nx sterilizer, as often as needed. Also interpret and maintain accurate records of the results.Maintains accurate records of the sterilization processes and all of the parameters associated with the sterilization cyclesPerforms various clerical functions such as, answering telephones, ordering of sterile processing supplies, and keeping accurate records of these activities.Knowledgeable of medical and surgical supplies used throughout the clinic and is able to identify themResponsible for distribution / delivery of instrumentation as requested in a reasonable time frameKnowledge of inventory control with relationship to par level refill systemsPerforms daily clinic rounds - picking up dirty instruments from multiple physician offices, processing, packaging and delivering themOther duties as assignedKnowledgeable / adheres to O.S.H.A regulationKnowledgeable / adheres to Universal Precautions / PPEFollows standards set by AAMI / AAAHCMaintains work area in a clean, neat and orderly fashionQualifications :
High school graduate or equivalent.CPR training within 90 days of hireDemonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth (work attendance, performance appraisals, attendance at educational offerings and flexibility of hours).Sterile Processing experience required