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Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required * High school diploma/GED * Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or obtained within 60 days of hire * Certification in Sterile Processing ...

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A Sterile Processing Educator is responsible for training and educating sterile processing technicians on proper decontamination, sterilization, and infection control procedures. They develop instructional materials, conduct hands-on training, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Their role is critical in maintaining patient safety by ensuring medical instruments are properly processed and handled. Educators often work in hospitals, surgical centers, or educational institutions.

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Sterile Processing Technician

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Bethel, AK • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician
Bethel, Alaska
We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers-the Kuskokwim and Yukon.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.
Position Summary:
Sterile Processing Technician I:
  • Under direct/indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects, and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for Inpatient Nursing and Clinics.
  • Inventories, restocks, and distributes instruments, reusable medical equipment and medical supplies to all service areas.
  • Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing, preparing packs, instruments, and trays for all service areas.
  • Will process operating room instruments.
  • May assist in departmental in-services and training.
  • Correctly documents sterilization records and completes departmental dashboard on a monthly basis.
  • Performs routine duties according to AMMI standards and established policies and procedures of the Department.
  • Within one year of employment must obtain a Sterile Processing Certification (SPD)

Position Qualifications:
  • Minimum Education:
    • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Minimum Experience:
    • This is entry level position and the employee will be trained by a certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (SPD)
  • Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
    • Knowledge or willingness to learn sterilization procedures, equipment, instruments, wrapping and repackaging of instruments.
    • Knowledge or willingness to learn inventory system and maintain adequate inventory levels of supplies and equipment within the surgical department.
  • Equipment/Tools:
    • Responsible to learn and distinguish all sterilization equipment dealt with in Surgery.

Benefits Include:
  • Generous PTO - starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement plans
  • Employee Wellness Center
  • Plus More!

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Additional Information:
ID:18743Location:BethelDepartment:Nursing Unit - OREmployment Duration:80 Full timeTemporary Status:Not ApplicableHours per Week:40Minimum Hourly Pay:20.46FLSA Status:Non-exempt
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.
Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.
For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.
To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)

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