Senior Sterile Processing Technician

Senior Sterile Processing Technician

Location: Medford, Oregon

Employment type: Full Time

Schedule: Evening Shift

• Perform decontamination, assembly, inspection, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical devices.
• Maintain accurate inventory, tracking, and documentation of all sterilized equipment.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and serviceability before distribution.
• Operate and maintain sterilizers, washers, and other department equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to all infection prevention and control standards.
• Collaborate with surgical and nursing teams to ensure timely delivery of instruments and supplies.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain compliance with all hospital, state, and federal sterilization standards and policies.
• Train and mentor new sterile processing staff as needed.

• Certification (must have one of the following upon hire):
• National Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
• National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• National Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of recent sterile processing experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in the use of personal computers and basic software applications (MS Office, inventory systems, etc.).
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required.
• Other Requirements:
  Must maintain active certification and compliance with continuing education requirements.

• Experience in a hospital or large healthcare facility setting.
• Advanced knowledge of sterilization techniques and infection control protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Onsite position requiring regular handling of sterile and non-sterile equipment.
• Requires adherence to all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and safety protocols.
• May involve lifting, standing for extended periods, and working variable shifts.