Sterile Processing Assistant - Central Services

Sterile Processing Assistant - Central Services

PeaceHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Assistant for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $21.07 – $31.59. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Continuously exemplifies the mission, values and customer service philosophy of PeaceHealth in job performance and in relationships to others. This position is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.

Essential Functions:

• Cleans, decontaminates instrumentation and supplies.
• Collects, disassembles, cleans and disinfects instrumentation used in procedures.
• Reassembles instruments and packages appropriately.
• Operates a variety of disinfecting equipment.
• Monitors and documents sterilization parameters.
• Cleans and maintains department equipment.
• Understands and applies the principles of asepsis in sterile processing work.
• Restocks work areas and delivers instrumentation to appropriate departments.
• Provides excellent customer service and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Participates in staff education and department meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent

Experience:

• Preferred: Previous hospital or patient care experience
• Preferred: Medical terminology

Skills:

• Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others. (Required)
• Basic computer skill. (Required)
• Well organized, detailed oriented and self-motivated. (Required)
• Ability to utilize computers for email, training records and completing on-line education. (Required)
• Ability to communicate appropriately with the person served regardless of their age. (Required)

Working Conditions:

Lifting: Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. Child Care Attendant: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Lift/carrying: Occasional up to 25 lbs. Push/pull: Occasional up to 50 lbs. force. Frequent bending/ kneeling/ squatting/ stooping/ reaching/ grasping. Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force. Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping. Security: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal). Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual: Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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.