Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary

As the Central Sterile Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining competent care delivery to patients in our perioperative settings. Our team works together like a family, and we are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

Responsibilities

• Assemble all necessary equipment and supplies to meet patient and surgeon needs.
• Demonstrate a concern for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Follow through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
• Know microbiology, instrumentation and hand cleaning techniques of equipment and machines.
• Perform well in stressful and emergency situations.
• Be able to print appropriate doctor’s preference list, assemble case cart and fill requisitions.
• Display team spirit by assisting with special project assignments.
• Follow established policies and procedures to identify and reduce the risks of acquiring or transmitting infection.
• Follow through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
• Be knowledgeable to perform all functions and operations pertaining to the sterilizers.
• Responsible for operating sterilizers, aerators and their monitoring cleaning.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a program for operating room preferred.
• CRCST certification required within 1 year of hire date.
• Familiarity with and knowledge of medical supplies is highly preferred.
• Prior experience is not required but is preferred.

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retailer readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

About the Role

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home. We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.