Sterile Processing Technician I - PRN

About the role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking qualified candidates for the positions of Sterile Processing Technicians I, II, and III. ANTHC is a non-profit Tribal health organization dedicated to serving Alaska Native and American Indian communities. This position involves transporting soiled medical equipment, performing decontamination, cleaning, inspection, cleaning verification testing, assembly & packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform work under direct or general supervision, may only perform simple or routine aspects or the position.
• Follows standard precautions to control the spread of infection while in decontamination, prep and disinfection processing areas.
• Responsible for practice according to manufacturer recommendations for high level disinfection to include quality control monitoring, and assembly of instrumentation.
• Manages non-compliance to coordinate replaces and service.
• Inspects and verifies instruments and equipment function properly.
• Submits work orders for equipment and maintenance, repair, or replacement, and removes defective equipment from service.
• P Performs quality assurance monitoring for all sterilized products before instrumentation is released for patient care.
• Makes decisions for release of instrumentation based on industry standards.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Sterile Processing Technician I: Non-supervisory – None Required
• Sterile Processing Technician II: Non-supervisory – Two (2) years of Sterile Processing AND Certification as CRCST or CER
• Sterile Processing Technician III: Non-supervisory – Four (4) years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician AND Certification as CRCST, CIS, CER (must have two (2) certifications)

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Sterile Processing Technician I: Non-supervisory – None Required
• Sterile Processing Technician II: Non-supervisory – Two (2) years of Sterile Processing AND Certification as CRCST or CER
• Sterile Processing Technician III: Non-supervisory – Four (4) years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician AND Certification as CRCST, CIS, CER (must have two (2) certifications)

Skills

• All Knowledge of medical supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and anatomy.
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of and use of manufacturer instructions for use for cleaning, decontamination and sterilizing medical equipment and surgical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of safety precautions/procedures for operating vehicles, equipment while transporting bio-hazardous materials.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Using analytical and research skills to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Adapting to changing situations.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
• Operating a personal computer using a variety of applications.
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements as defined by Hospital Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) standards and in compliance with ANSI/AAMI ST79 guidelines and sterilization procedures for various instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements, as defined by Hospital Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) standards and in compliance with ANSI/AAMI ST58 and ANSI/AAMI ST91 guidelines and high-level disinfection procedures for various instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of various types of sterilization materials and equipment used in order to select the appropriate method of sterilization for particular equipment.
• Knowledge of the case cart system.

Benefits

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, including:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Anncoupling Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.