Tech Sterile Processing Tech

Job Title

• Sterile Processing Technician

Location

• Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

• Rotating shifts, full-time (4 shifts per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and packaging of surgical instruments and equipment for MEMC Operating Room
• Support decontamination and sterilization processes for other services as workload permits
• Completely disassemble instruments and equipment to remove debris and biological matter prior to sterilization or high-level disinfection
• Operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment, following established policies, manufacturer instructions, and industry guidelines
• Maintain detailed records of sterilization procedures, including biological monitoring, validation, and quality assurance checks
• Communicate effectively with medical staff to troubleshoot instrument shortages and offer alternative solutions
• Verify equipment functionality, coordinate maintenance or repairs, and document issues
• Stay current with sterilization practices through ongoing education and competency validation
• Assist in training team members on sterilization processes as needed
• Perform supply management duties, including product ordering, inventory checks, and basic stock replenishment at designated facilities

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Certification in Sterile Processing and/or Technology through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HPSA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare environment preferred
• Knowledge of infection control, surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, and inventory management preferred
• Strong communication skills, detail orientation, and organizational abilities
• Proficiency with computer systems related to inventory and record keeping

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dedicated healthcare team committed to patient safety and quality care
• Develop expertise in sterile processing in a hospital setting with ongoing training and professional growth opportunities