Sterilization Technician

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)Duration: 13 WeeksLocation: Sitka, AKShift Details:Rotating shifts each week between the following schedules:* Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM* Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PMEach shift also requires on-call time, including weekend call coverage.Pay Details:* Weekly Gross: $1,985 for 40 hours* W2 Pay: $18/hr. (Taxable)* Weekly Per Diem: $1,265 (Non-taxable)Requirements & Job DescriptionFlu Vaccine is required.Minimum 2 years of experience required.Candidate must have sufficient experience to work independently.Start date will be no earlier than 6 weeks after fingerprint cards are received by SEARHC for processing.Required CertificationsCertification in Sterile Processing and/or Technology through one of the following:Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), orHealthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)Job ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the proper decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and packaging of instruments and equipment for MEMC OR.Support sterilization and reprocessing needs for other SEARHC departments as workload permits.Thoroughly disassemble instruments and equipment to remove debris, surgical soil, and bioburden prior to sterilization or high-level disinfection.Perform multi-step reprocessing procedures, including autoclaving.Follow SEARHC policies, manufacturer instructions for use (IFU), and AAMI guidelines for instrument cleaning and sterilization.Maintain sterilization records, including biological monitoring, validation results, and quality assurance checks.Communicate effectively with providers and staff regarding instrument shortages and possible alternatives.Verify equipment functionality and coordinate maintenance, repair, or replacement of defective equipment.Maintain competency in sterilization reprocessing through return demonstrations and continuing education.Assist with training and certification of team members on sterilization processes.Support inventory and supply handling duties for Specialty Care and Primary Care at ELMC as neededAdditional DutiesProduct ordering and stockingInventory checksBasic inventory management functionsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredExperienceMinimum 2 years of Sterile Processing experience requiredHealthcare environment experience preferredLicensure & CertificationCurrent BLS (Basic Life Support) certification requiredCBSPD or HSPA Sterile Processing certification requiredKnowledge & SkillsInfection control practices preferredSurgical instrumentation cleaning and care strongly preferredSterile techniques preferredInventory management preferredSkillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsDetail-oriented and organizedSelf-motivated with strong sense of ownershipExcellent hand-eye coordinationGood organizational and computer skills