Sterile Processing Technician 1 - Relief

The School of Dentistry (SOD) shares the multifaceted public mission of the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to achieve excellence in education research clinical practice and community service. OHSU SOD strives to provide the highest quality oral health care services while leading the region in oral health care education research and technology development. The Central Sterile department fulfills this mission by ensuring the availability of safely processed instruments equipment and product for use in our clinical care and educational settings.

The SOD Sterile Processing Technician 1 (SPT1 is part of a 21member team that ensures a full cycle sterilization and distribution function in a fastpaced environment requiring a high degree of detail and accuracy a certain degree of autonomy and time management skills. The SOD SPT1 performs the processing preparation sterilization monitoring and distribution of instruments supplies and equipment that require decontamination assembly prep packaging and sterilization.

The SOD SPT1 must be flexible and will be deployed to different work stations throughout each day. This position includes solitary staffing work locations which requires the SOD SPT1 to be able to complete work with considerable independence and authority on a daily basis. The SOD SPT1 is responsible for knowing SOD dispensary and central sterilization policies and must be able to consistently and clearly communicate these policies to students faculty and staff. The SOD SPT1 will be required to practice good judgement to implement the appropriate policy or give information specific to each situation they encounter. This position provides significant time within a customer facing role and must be able to provide courteous and consistent communications and act as a resource for sterilization and distribution best practices. The SOD SPT1 will perform assignments and skills training to support upward progression within the unit but will not be required to maintain national certification nor be expected to complete advanced Central Sterile functions without supervision of a SOD SPT2 (including areas of sterilizer monitoring and load release biological quarantines equipment testing recall protocols and advanced processing functions).

This is a Relief position that is assigned to work on an intermittent and sporadic basis without the guarentee of hours or work or a set work schedule. Relief employees provide coverage during periods of Employer need due to vacation sick or other employee leaves of absence.

Both Day Shift and Swing shift availability will be an expectation. Individuals with work experience related to sterile processing such as surgical tech experience will also be given preference.

• High School diploma or equivalent and
• One year work experience in any field
• Ability to multitask prioritize organize complete work in a timely manner practice attention to detail and demonstrate high productivity while working in a fastpaced environment with many interruptions distractions and limited space
• Ability to use appropriate judgement regarding customer interaction and infection control
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and exercise authority and flexibility to ensure best practice and business needs are met
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to accurately and proficiently enter and maintain data in computer applications/databases (Microsoft Office/Outlook/Word/Excel) and data entry/tracking software (AxiUm)
• Ability to provide excellent customer service skills including interactions with difficult individuals and situations that require diplomacy and tact
• Ability to communicate clearly appropriately and effectively and maintain good interpersonal skills
• Ability to read write and understand written workrelated materials and oral instructions in English
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and to exercise discretion when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature Demonstrable record of reliable attendance punctuality accountability and proven successful performance at past and present employers
• Ability to push/pull/lift 50 pounds and to carry 30 pounds
• Ability to stoop turn bend squat kneel and to reach above shoulders and below knees
• Ability to stand and walk for extended and constant periods of time throughout shift
• Ability to perform repetitive motions for prolonged periods
• Ability to correct hearing and vision to create a safe working environment
• Ability to accurately discern color as necessary to perform job functions
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required for safety
• Ability to maintain good hygiene for patient and personal safety
• Ability to operate computers and jobrelated equipment
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• Completion of Sterile Processing Course
• Work experience in a highvolume direct public contact position
• Experience providing sterile processing responsibilities
• Knowledge and experience using axiUm software
• Knowledge of infection control and best practices CSPDT with CBSPD or CRCST with IAHCSMM