What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Assistant position at PeaceHealth?
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Job Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Assistant for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE position at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. In this position will work variable 8-hour shifts, 32 hours per week.
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.49 – $28.05. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Job Summary
Continuously exemplifies the mission, values and customer service philosophy of PeaceHealth in job performance and in relationships to others. This position is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
Details of the Position
Education
Lifting
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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
Job Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Assistant for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE position at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. In this position will work variable 8-hour shifts, 32 hours per week.
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.49 – $28.05. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Job Summary
Continuously exemplifies the mission, values and customer service philosophy of PeaceHealth in job performance and in relationships to others. This position is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
Details of the Position
- Cleans, decontaminates instrumentation and supplies.
- Collects, disassembles, cleans and disinfects instrumentation used in procedures.
- Reassembles instruments and packages appropriately.
- Operates a variety of disinfecting equipment.
- Monitors and documents sterilization parameters.
- Cleans and maintains department equipment.
- Understands and applies the principles of asepsis in sterile processing work.
- Restocks work areas and delivers instrumentation to appropriate departments.
- Provides excellent customer service and participates in the performance improvement activities.
- Participates in staff education and department meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma Preferred or equivalent
- Preferred: Sterile Processing experience or training
- Previous hospital or patient care experience
- Preferred: Medical terminology
- Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others. (Required)
- Basic computer skill. (Required)
- Well organized, detailed oriented and self-motivated. (Required)
- Ability to utilize computers for email, training records and completing on-line education. (Required)
- Ability to communicate appropriately with the person served regardless of their age. (Required)
Lifting
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Child Care Attendant: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Lift/carrying: Occasional up to 25 lbs. Push/pull: Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.
- Frequent bending/ kneeling/ squatting/ stooping/ reaching/ grasping.
- Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force.
- Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping.
- Security: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Child Care Attendant: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Security: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
Salary : $20 - $28