Sterile Processing Technician

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The Sterile Processing Technician II performs preparation of instruments, supplies and equipment requiring decontamination, assembly prep and packaging, and sterilization.

This is the second level of a three-level series.  It is distinguished from the Sterile Processing Technician I for the assembly and sterilization of instruments, as well as the cleaning and testing of the medical equipment instruments.  It is distinguished from the Sterile Processing Technician III by closer supervision.  The Sterile Processing Technician II can perform all the duties of the Sterile Processing Technician I.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within.
• Decontamination and Cleaning:  
  • Sorts used soiled instruments and decontaminated by utilizing proper manual and mechanical techniques; decontaminates medical equipment; tests equipment and instruments for proper operation; shelves decontaminated equipment and supplies according to type of equipment, date decontaminated and unit or department using item
  • Cleans equipment such as towers, pumps, suction machines and heating and cooling units; may make minor repairs or refers to repair person; assist in maintaining instrument trays; may operate flash sterilizers according to standards of practice
  • Always maintains sterility assurance, including transport sterile instruments to the operating room under strict sterile conditions; removal of bio burden from instruments and equipment per decontamination standards; safely operates decontamination equipment including washer decontaminators, and sonic washers; safely handles and decontaminates equipment that must be hand washed due to its delicate nature
• Sterilization:
• • Utilizes knowledge and skills for sterilization assurance protocols:  Uses sterilization integrators and indicators

• • Uses knowledge of microbiology principles as they apply to use and interpretation of biological indicator procedures and readings; determines that sterilization parameters are met for all items sterilized based upon sterilization method(s) used
  • Inspects sterilized items prior to release to clinical areas to maintain sterility assurance protocols
  • Uses all types of sterilizers properly including steam, low temperature, and cold sterilizers; uses protocols in the event of sterilization assurance failures; tests and monitors all types of sterilization equipment including steam, low temperature, and cold sterilizers
• Miscellaneous: 
  • Assists in instrumentation projects under the guidance of the Sterile Processing Technician III
  • Pulls surgical supplies and instrumentation based on physician pick list

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Training program may be substituted for 6 months experience, OR two years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in an acute care center with primary responsibility for instrumentation processing and sterilization
• National certification from CBSPD or IAHCSMM is required within six months of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with patients, physicians, and other staff
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and cope with the obstacles of a busy, fast-paced work environment
• Ability to have regular and predictable attendance

The hourly range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.