Sterile Processing Technician (Location: Tripler Army Medical Center)

Pivot Path Solutions, LLC, seeks a skilled and compassionate Sterile Processing Technician to join our dynamic healthcare team at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) continuous years of recent (one year of which must have occurred within the last year) experience working as sterile processing technician in an SPD setting. Have diverse sterile processing experiences to include instrument decontamination, assembly and preparation, and sterilization. Ability to operate and troubleshoot all processing equipment to include washer-disinfectors, sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, and automatic endoscope reprocessors. Knowledgeable in the following surgical instrument specialties: general surgery, urology, robotics, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, eye surgery, ENT, GYN, vascular and orthopedic surgery.

About the Role

The contract Sterile Processing Technician shall perform essentially the same duties as those required of any military operating room technicians or Government Civil Service Sterile Processing Technician of similar experience and in similar duty assignments.

Responsibilities

• Instrument decontamination, assembly and sterilization of the following surgical specialties: general surgery, robotics, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, OB/GYN, OMFS, vascular and orthopedic surgery.
• Prepare instrumentation and supplies for surgery as necessary, including use of various methods of sterilization.
• Maintains and restocks Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) cart exchange program including transportation of CPR carts in emergency situations and maintaining supplies and documentation.
• Participate in the Orientation and Training of 68D Students, new employees, medical interns, nursing students, residents, and other medical training programs provided by Tripler Army Medical Center.
• Assemble and disassemble instrumentation and equipment per manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU).
• Perform daily and weekly cleanings and function testing on all equipment.
• Assist with oversight of the 68D students as needed.
• Assist in training staff members and 68D in the operation of sterile processing equipment, handling and assembling instruments and sets, procedures for decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
• Be assigned to carry a paging and/or other electronic communication devices used by the operating room personnel.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Required Clearance Level Tier 1
• Professional Certification(s): Certificate. Completion of a sterile processing/supply training course. Current certification by the International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materials Management or current certification by the National Institute of Health Care Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel.
• Education & Experience: High school Diploma or GED. Three (3) continuous years (one year of which must have occurred within the last year) experience working as sterile processing technician in an SPD setting.
• Physical & Other Requirements: Must pass TB Test. Subject to a background/security investigation. Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements. Pre-employment drug screening. US Citizenship. Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance. IAW the policy at the place of performance.

Benefits

Pivot Path Solutions offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes: Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. Generous Contribution on Health, Dental and Vision Insurances. 100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Safe Harbor 401(K) Plan. Health Saving Account (HSA) and Dependent Care FSA. Employee Referral Program. U.S. Citizenship is required, and all selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation. This includes meeting the eligibility requirements for access to classified information and the ability to obtain government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to background investigation including criminal history, employment verification, education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.