Sterile technician job description

Katy Trail Community Health is seeking a full time Dental Assistant who will assisting the dentist(s) and dental hygienist(s) in the sterilization of rooms and equipment. The Sterilization Technician is also responsible for inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. The ability to work with persons from a wide diversity of social, ethnic and economic backgrounds is necessary. Sterilization technician must be able to multi-task and move quickly but efficiently to improve patient flow.
** The COVID-19 vaccination is mandated for all Katy Trail Community Health employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Tears down and disinfects operatory after patient treatment, as needed.
Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol.
Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer's directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues.
Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
Insures the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with Dental Department directive and protocol.
Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulation(s).
Performs all functions in full compliance with the center's and the Dental Department Exposure and Infection Control Plan including but not limited to the use of Personal Protective Equipment and Universal Precautions.
As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.
Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations,protocols and procedures including but not limited to the participation of a Dental Assistant in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as those relating to, but not limited to personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
Maintain an above average attendance record.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
High school diploma or GED certificate
Ability to attend to multiple tasks at the same time and to prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols.
Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required. Effective oral communication skills in Spanish preferred.
LICENSURE & CREDENTIALS:
Current CPR (BLS) required
Must be able to see, hear, read, write, kneel, stand, sit and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to handle stressful situations
Possess cognitive skills necessary to understand medical terminology
Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times
Must maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Must demonstrate tact, patience, and good communication skills in dealing with patients, staff, and the public

**St. Joseph Orange Event on Wed., October 19, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST.**

**All candidates that apply will be asked to complete a text screening through Modern Hire. Once completed you may be invited to self schedule an Interview with the hiring manager. We look forward to meeting you soon!**

**Sterile Processing Tech**

**$5,000 hiring bonus for eligible full-time external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. The hiring bonus will be prorated for part time positions.**

Under general supervision of the Assistant manager, and the Supervisors, the Technician I is responsible for decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of all instrumentation, supplies, and equipment in the Main O.R., Surgery Center and other SJO units.

**Required qualifications:**

+ National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association within 1 year of hire or

+ National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution within 1 year of hire

**Preferred qualifications:**

+ 1 year experience as a Central Service Technician in a hospital setting

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.

**About Providence**

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

**Requsition ID:** 125293
**Company:** Providence Jobs
**Job Category:** Surgical/Perioperative Services
**Job Function:** Clinical Care
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Job Shift:**
**Career Track:**
**Department:** 7540 SJO STERILE PROCESS
**Address:** CA Orange 1100 W Stewart Dr

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

The Sterile Processing Tech Apprentice Program job is a trainee position subject to the terms and conditions of the program, in addition to the job duties listed here. Responsible for the proper care and handling of all general and specialty instruments including the cleaning, decontamination, instrument identification, assembly, quality inspection, function testing, packaging and distribution, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.
About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Position Available:

Full Time

40 hours per week

+ Decontaminates, assembles and packages all instruments following established protocols as well as perform necessary repairs, reassembles and stores specialized surgical instruments. Prepares all order requests as necessary for replacement parts for instruments and additional equipment as necessary or upon request of physicians.

+ Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices. Staff will don proper Personnel Protective equipment (PPE), follows protocols for decontamination process referencing Instructions for Use (IFU) supplied by the manufacturers.

+ Identifies instruments for all specialties and assures proper function. Follows protocol for repair or replacement of instruments that are not functioning properly. Assembles and packages all instrumentation and sets according to dept. protocol. Utilizes equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations and hospital policy.

+ Operates steam autoclaves and Hydrogen Peroxide sterilizers. Maintains appropriate logs and records relating to the sterilization process, including Sterilizer Load Records and Biological Monitoring Records.

+ Responds to service recovery calls from the Operating Room and performs preliminary investigation. Determines priority level of instrumentation and equipment requests and other hospital needs. Directs services in a competent and professional manner while assuring OR priorities are completed in a timely manner.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Must sign the sterile processing tech apprentice program agreement and consent to all terms and conditions outlined in the aforementioned document.

High school diploma/GED required.

Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation and have effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.


Shift Schedule: Nights

New Grad: Yes

External Company Name: Foundation Health, LLC

External Company URL: fmhdc.com

Street: 1650 Cowles Street