Sterile Processing Technician - Central Services
Posted on: 11 Apr 2025
Vancouver, WA
Job Description
Job Summary
Responsible for operating autoclaves and other equipment to clean, decontaminate and sterilize instruments and equipment, including power equipment as applicable. Also responsible for inspecting and assembling instruments, trays and packs.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the coordination, assembly and distribution of supplies, equipment and instruments for surgical cases.
Re-stocking inventory.
Cleaning, decontaminating, disassembling and sterilizing instruments and supplies.
Operate a variety of sterilization equipment.
Clean and maintain department equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience
Preferred: Completion of a National Central Service Technician course and/or six months experience as a Sterile Process Technician
Credentials
Required within 1 Year: Natl Sterile Processing/Distribution Certification from IAHCSMM, CBSPD or other nationally recognized certifying body
Required within 1 Year: CER Certified Endoscope Reprocessor if working in PHMG
Skills
Basic computer skills including MS Office applications. (Required)
Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communications. (Required)
Department / Location Specific Notes
Southwest Medical Center:
Requires a minimum of (3) month’s experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, or completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Course, or CRCST/CBSPD certified. (3) month’s experience as a Veterinary Technician, Dental Technician, Surgical Support Aide, or other medical related technician role whose responsibilities included cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation may also be considered.
Working Conditions
Lifting
Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment, frequently.
Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 25 lbs.
Push/Pull: Frequently up to 10 lbs. force.
Reaching frequently.
Squat/ kneel occasionally.
Environmental Conditions
Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Mental/Visual
Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth
Vancouver, WA
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a nonprofit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 1,200 physicians and providers, and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest.
In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues to serve communities when invited to do so with a spirit of collaboration and stewardship. For more information, visit peacehealth.org.
Our Mission
We carry on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering, and treating each person in a loving and caring way.
Our Core Values
Respect
We respect the dignity and appreciate the worth of each person as demonstrated by our compassion, caring and acceptance of individual differences.
Collaboration
We value the involvement, cooperation and creativity of all who work together to promote the health of the community.
Stewardship
We choose to serve the community and hold ourselves accountable to exercise ethical and responsible stewardship in the allocation and utilization of human, fi nancial and environmental resources.
Social Justice
We build and evaluate the structures of our organization and those of society to promote the just distribution of health care resources.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees16,000 +
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Website
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