STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (REQ 3766)

Homer, AK

Full Time

Work Hours: M-F; 8 hour days, occasional overtime available

10/3/2024

POSITION PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the Surgical Services Manager, this position is responsible for the operational functions of South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) Sterile Processing Department. Responsibilities to include compliance with regulatory agencies including CMS standards, daily activities of Sterile Processing including: biological, inventory sheets, monthly reports, needs of daily surgical schedule, instrument repairs and call schedule.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:  

• The Sterile Processing Technician must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Two years of clinical/hospital sterile processing and one year of supervisory experience is preferred. 
• BLS certification is required within three months of hire. 
• Required to achieve Certified Registered Central Service Technician Certification through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to multitask while also maintaining close attention to detail, maintain accurate documentation as necessary and be willing to assist with special projects as needed.
• Demonstrate full understanding of patient safety and privacy rights.  
• Fulfill annual requirements, including: Employee Health and Healthstream requirements.
• They must be able to work well independently, as well as a part of a team.   
• Position requires work-hours flexibility.

ENVIRONMENT:
South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22 bed critical access hospital and 28 bed long term care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska.  The working environment is generally pleasant, clean and well maintained.  The position requires the ability to physically stand, walk, stoop, kneel, speak, use repetitive hand motions, handle or feel for long periods of time. They will frequently be required to lift, push, pull, carry, and reach throughout the day. The job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted for up to 35 pounds.