Sterile Processing Tech-Portland-OR-19150-Pay Negotiable

Job Description

Job Description

Sterile Processing Tech

Job Summary

Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.

Education & Experience
• High School Education/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications
• Sterile Processing Technician certification (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities
• Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts.
• Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.
• Prepares instruments for "immediate use" sterilization when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment.
• Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis.
• Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.