Sterile Processing Tech-Portland-Or-19150-Pay Negotiable

Sterile Processing TechJob SummaryProcesses and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.Education & Experience• High School Education/GED or equivalent (Required)• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred)Licenses & Certifications• Sterile Processing Technician certification (Preferred)Key Responsibilities• Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts.• Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.• Prepares instruments for "immediate use" sterilization when necessary.• Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment.• Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis.• Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.