Sterilization Technician

Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)

Duration: 13 Weeks

Location: Sitka, AK

Shift Details:

Rotating shifts each week between the following schedules:

Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Each shift also requires on-call time, including weekend call coverage.

Pay Details:

Weekly Gross: $1,985 for 40 hours

W2 Pay: $18/hr. (Taxable)

Weekly Per Diem: $1,265 (Non-taxable)

Requirements & Job Description

• Flu Vaccine is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Candidate must have sufficient experience to work independently.
• Start date will be no earlier than 6 weeks after fingerprint cards are received by SEARHC for processing.

Required Certifications

Certification in Sterile Processing and/or Technology through one of the following:

• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), or
• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the proper decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and packaging of instruments and equipment for MEMC OR.
• Support sterilization and reprocessing needs for other SEARHC departments as workload permits.
• Thoroughly disassemble instruments and equipment to remove debris, surgical soil, and bioburden prior to sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Perform multi-step reprocessing procedures, including autoclaving.
• Follow SEARHC policies, manufacturer instructions for use (IFU), and AAMI guidelines for instrument cleaning and sterilization.
• Maintain sterilization records, including biological monitoring, validation results, and quality assurance checks.
• Communicate effectively with providers and staff regarding instrument shortages and possible alternatives.
• Verify equipment functionality and coordinate maintenance, repair, or replacement of defective equipment.
• Maintain competency in sterilization reprocessing through return demonstrations and continuing education.
• Assist with training and certification of team members on sterilization processes.
• Support inventory and supply handling duties for Specialty Care and Primary Care at ELMC as needed

Additional Duties

• Product ordering and stocking
• Inventory checks
• Basic inventory management functions

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Sterile Processing experience required
• Healthcare environment experience preferred

Licensure & Certification

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• CBSPD or HSPA Sterile Processing certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Infection control practices preferred
• Surgical instrumentation cleaning and care strongly preferred
• Sterile techniques preferred
• Inventory management preferred

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Self-motivated with strong sense of ownership
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Good organizational and computer skills