Sterile Processing Tech - Per Diem

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All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

 Performs sterile processing of surgical instruments and equipment, and maintains supplies for the Surgical Services Department.  We have an opportunity for a Per Diem Sterile Processing Tech to join our team.

Title: Sterile Processing Technician 
Department: Central Sterile / Surgical Services
Location: Portland, OR
Hours: Per Diem

• Maintains clean environment in sterile processing department by wearing appropriate clothing, hair and face covering, and cover coats, and removing/changing aprons, masks, etc., as necessary.
• Safely cleans, packages, assembles, sterilizes instruments and trays using aseptic technique.
• Correctly operates, monitors, and documents all cleaning and sterilizing equipment in CS and OR area according to equipment manufacturer's instructions
• Maintains appropriate CS and Surgery inventory by routinely counting, ordering, and restocking par level supplies.
• Responds immediately to all requests from Surgery for different or additional items.

Note:  This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities.  The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Education

• High School diploma or GED required

Experience

• 2 years experience in sterile processing, required

Certifications and Licensures

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), preferred