St. Charles Health System

Sterile Processing Technician

Bend, OR · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$21k-$28kDetected 22 days ago

Customer SupportPatient Care

About the role

The Sterile Processing Technician at St.
Charles Health Systems responsible for assembling case carts for surgeries, as well as cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing equipment and instruments used within the hospital.
The Sterile Processing Technician ensures that instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated for safe handling.

Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Occasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step stool, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-10 pounds, Ability to hear whispered speech level.

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: Sterile Processing is responsible for cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments for all Operating Room procedures.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Sterile Processing Technician at St.
Coordinates, assembles and disassembles, and distributes supplies for surgical cases
Cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes instruments and supplies
Responsible for case cart and procedure preparation
Operates various sterilization equipment
Re-stocks department inventory and ensures instruments are stored in the proper location
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned

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