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Sterile Processing - Ear, Nose and Throat Care

EvergreenHealth, Kirkland, WA, United States


Wage Range: $23.72 - $37.95 per hour

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Job Summary
A member of the ENT staff who works with the clinical team by processing instruments and equipment for use in the exam room and maintaining stock control of certain supplies. Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care by providing patient, clerical and administrative support to department staff.

Primary Duties

Processes supplies through cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and storing procedures.

Washes and sterilizes instruments and scopes after each use.

Operates autoclave and scope processing supplies.

Greets and prepares patient for exams.

Obtains and records patient history and vitals.

Assists provider according to Washington State regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Proficiency in reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking English as required for business necessity.

Accountability for HIPAA privacy and security standards within the department or assigned nursing unit.

Must possess basic skills to use Microsoft Office, specialized software, and electronic office equipment.

Adheres to organizational patient safety standards relevant to the department or assigned nursing unit.

Provides patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, specific to the age of the patient population served in the department or assigned nursing unit.

Cleans, inspects and maintains equipment per manufacturer's recommendations.

Monitors and records daily and weekly sterility tests of autoclaves according to ENT procedure.

Cleaning, processing and sterilization of instrumentation and scopes for use in the clinic, caring for and maintaining supplies and equipment.

Cleans, organizes, and stocks exam rooms.

Minimum Qualifications
License, Certification, Education, or Experience
REQUIRED

for the position

High School Graduate or equivalent

Successful completion of on-the-job infection control training

WA State Medical Assistant-Registered within 60 days of hire

Current Healthcare Provider BLS – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire

DESIRED

for the position

1 year of experience in Sterile Processing and/or 1 year experience of related medical assistant work experience

Technical courses in Sterile Processing

Benefit Information

Medical, vision and dental insurance

On-demand virtual health care

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)

Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave

Paid holidays

Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance

Voluntary identity theft protection

Voluntary legal insurance

Pay in lieu of benefits premium program

Free parking

Commuter benefits

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