Sterile Processing Clerk (FT) - Oregon Outpatient SC

Company: Surgery Care Affiliates
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

**Overview**Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA's 10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities that serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com .Why join SCA? Consider the following fantastic benefits---+ Positive work culture+ Career growth opportunities+ Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance - eligible on Day 1 of employment+ Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays+ Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits+ Employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance+ Excellent 401(k) Plan**Accountabilities / Responsibilities**The **Sterile Processing Clerk** (Instrument Processing Technician) is responsible formaintaining instruments and equipment in an optimal fashion and preparing instrumentation, equipment, and sterile supplies for the surgical patient.**Key Responsibilities:**+ Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.+ Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.+ Knowledge of standards and engages in practices and procedures of sterile technique.+ Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area, in appropriate sequence, for storage and/or processing.+ Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.+ Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing area/department.+ Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper areas according to facility policy and management guidance.**Qualifications**+ High school graduate or equivalent.+ Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies including industry standardized principles and practice in sterilization and disinfection required.+ Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.+ Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure technologist preferred.+ Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment required or documentation of current BCLS certification.+ Certification in instrument processing is preferred.As a representative of Surgical Care Affiliates, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct impact on the Facility's success. Interaction with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, affiliated schools, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork, a culture of safety, and in accordance with SCA Core Values.myscabenefits.comSCA requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status. SCA will also adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as related company policy. When required, SCA will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.As a representative of Surgical Care Affiliates, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct impact on the Facility's success. Interaction with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, affiliated schools, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork, a culture of safety, and in accordance with SCA Core Values.EEO StatementWe value Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Surgical Care Affiliates: SCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.**Job Locations** _US-OR-Portland_**\# of Openings** _1_**Category** _Technician/Clinical Unlicensed_**System ID** _15673_**Telecommute** _No_**Employee Type** _Regular_**Employee Status** _Full-time_**Group Name** _TGS_

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