Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician at Providence Non-RN - Oregon summary:
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment to support medical procedures. They ensure compliance with sterile processing standards and collaborate with clinical teams to maintain patient safety. This role requires certification within 18 months of hire and offers comprehensive benefits in a healthcare setting.
Description
Sterile Processing Technician at Providence St. Vincent's Medical Center
- Full-Time, Day (Variable) Schedule
What to know what's it's like working at Providence? !
Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:
Free, convenient, and ample parking
Tri Met annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
Medical Plan Assistance Program - provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
Tuition reimbursement/education – includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
Lyra Caregiver Assistance program
- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year
The Tech-Sterile Processing 1 is responsible for the effective cleaning, inspection, maintenance, proper sterilization and distribution of sterile instrumentation and equipment. Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure all supplies, instrumentation and equipment are available for surgical cases as well as other procedures requiring sterile supplies and/or instrumentation. Is knowledgeable in sterile processing standard and serves as a patient safety advocate
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training - Successful completion of a sterile processing course or 1 year of healthcare experience.

• National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association within 18 months of hire.

• National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution within 18 months of hire.

• Experience using personal computer and basic software programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year - Sterile processing experience.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
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