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Job ID: 895574
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,552.12
Job Title
Sterile Processing Technician
Location
Hermiston, OR | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Days | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment
- Distribute reprocessed medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other departments within the facility as needed
- Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician preference lists and the anticipated needs of the perioperative team
- Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for all sterilizers used in sterile processing areas
- Inventory, receive, and restock materials used to support sterile processing services
- Adhere to standard precautions, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and follow safety procedures and manufacturer instructions when handling cleaning solutions and equipment
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to follow established sterile processing protocols and regulatory/accreditation standards
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and perform frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of objects up to 25 pounds
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Program
- Sterile Processing Technician Certificate preferred
- CRASE training preferred; if the assignment extends beyond 6 months, CRASE training may be required
- Previous sterile processing experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to contribute to patient safety and surgical outcomes in a supportive healthcare environment
- Consistent daytime schedule with a Monday–Friday work week