Certified Sterile Processing Technician, FT Night shift
Adventist Health Portland, Portland, OR, United States
Job Description
Adventist Health Portland is a leading healthcare provider in a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature. In partnership with OHSU, we operate a 302‑bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care, and award‑winning services across East Portland and the surrounding areas. The region offers outdoor adventures such as skiing, hiking, and beach trips.
Job Summary
Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.
Job Requirements
Education and Work 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: Required
Essential Functions
Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments, and recording counts. Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with 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 autoclave chambers weekly. Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turnover, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties if necessary. Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators, and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors. Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing. Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Radiology.
Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing. Records loaner information in a log for tracking. Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and well-being of our associates and patients. All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. By applying, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand their contents.
About Us
Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, we provide care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our team of more than 38,000 employees, physicians, medical staff, and volunteers is driven by the mission of living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.
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Adventist Health Portland is a leading healthcare provider in a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature. In partnership with OHSU, we operate a 302‑bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care, and award‑winning services across East Portland and the surrounding areas. The region offers outdoor adventures such as skiing, hiking, and beach trips.
Job Summary
Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.
Job Requirements
Education and Work 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: Required
Essential Functions
Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments, and recording counts. Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with 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 autoclave chambers weekly. Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turnover, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties if necessary. Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators, and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors. Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing. Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Radiology.
Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing. Records loaner information in a log for tracking. Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and well-being of our associates and patients. All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. By applying, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand their contents.
About Us
Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, we provide care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our team of more than 38,000 employees, physicians, medical staff, and volunteers is driven by the mission of living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.
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