Sterile Processing Specialist

4 hours ago

Portland, Oregon, United States Amergis Full time

Amergis is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join their team at a Level 1 Trauma Teaching Hospital in Portland, ME.

Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the sterilization of surgical equipment, arranging surgical equipment, and adjusting medical tools to ensure that the surgical devices are functioning properly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments, according to instructions
  • Assists team members to place and position patient on table
  • Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves
  • Aids team to don gowns and gloves
  • Maintains supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation
  • Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and performs other tasks as directed by the surgeon during operation
  • Puts dressings on patient following surgery
  • Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation
  • Washes and sterilizes equipment, using germicides and sterilizers
  • Cleans operating room
  • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Requirements:

  • Sterile Processing Technician certification as applicable per state and/or client requirement
  • One year experience as a SPT preferred
  • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
  • Computer proficiency required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits:

Amergis offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan, awards and recognition programs, and more.

About Amergis:

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.

We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school.

Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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