- Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.
- Hourly compensation is $ $34.04; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience and/or terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement and a successful wellness program that has helped position PeaceHealth as the #1 Healthiest Employer in WA.
- A mission driven culture that consistently demonstrates its core values of Respect for Individual Human Dignity and Worth, Stewardship, Collaboration and Social Justice.
- Responsible for operating autoclaves and other equipment to clean, decontaminate and sterilize instruments and equipment, including power equipment as applicable.
- 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.
- Three (3) month's experience as a Veterinary Technician, Dental Technician, Surgical Support Aide or or other medical related technician role whose responsibilities included cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation.
- Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Course
- CRCST/CBSPD certified.
- Certification from IAHCSMM, CBSPD, or other nationally recognized certifying body required within one year of hire.
- Work requires active physical exertion at least 66% of the time with ability to push and pull carts exceeding 100 lbs. unassisted at times.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or more.
- Work requires frequent exposure to skin or lung irritants extreme cold or heat sharp instruments or, dangerous equipment; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
- Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
- Ability to stand on feet for the duration of any scheduled shift; ability to stoop and bend consistently without restrictions.
Sterile Processing Technician - Vancouver, United States - Peace Health
Description
Job DescriptionDescription
PeaceHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a full-time position at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. This is a .9 FTE working Variable shift, 36 hours per week.
We offer:
Southwest Washington Medical Center is a 450-bed tertiary-level hospital that is part of PeaceHealth, a non-profit mission driven healthcare system.
Located just across the river from the Portland [Oregon] metropolitan area, Vancouver is a great location where you can enjoy big city life or the serene countryside, with an abundance of recreational and cultural activities.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date.
PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons.
For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position Details:
QUALIFICATIONS:
(Required unless otherwise designated)
A minimum of three (3) months' experience as a Sterile Processing Technician required OR one of the following will be considered:
Qualification:
SOUTHWEST PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
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PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.
Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.