PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE: Sterile Processing Technician

REPORTS TO: Dental Clinic Administrator DEPT: Dental

OPEN DATE: December 3, 2014 CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for the processing, cleaning, sterilization, packaging and storing of supplies, instruments, and equipment needed for patient care. Correctly packages and wraps all supplies and instruments according to department needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Follow established infection control and sterilization procedures when handling instruments and equipment daily.
· Follow cleaning standards on all instruments prior to sterilization in the autoclave daily.
· Package dental and medical instruments and materials in appropriate packs prior to sterilization daily.
· Place sterilized equipment and instruments in proper storage after completion of sterilization and cooling process.
· Maintain appropriate inventory level of sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies, in each designated area, daily.
· Process and record sterilization monitors for all equipment and instruments daily.
· Perform preventative maintenance on and maintain all equipment and instruments per manufacturer guidelines and report equipment failure to supervisor as soon as possible (ASAP).
· Perform routine safety checks on all equipment and instruments as needed.
· Observe all clinic and Accreditation guidelines and safety protocols.
· Wear personal protective equipment including garments, glasses, mask, and gloves at all times while performing main job functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum two years’ experience with sterilization equipment and processes required. Demonstrable knowledge of decontamination, assembly and sterilization processes required. Ability to accurately and effectively utilize electronic health records/practice management systems and MS office programs.

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and AD&D insurance, 401(k), Vacation and Sick leave, paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Plan plus much more!

TO APPLY:

A PTHA employment application is required (resume optional). Applications are available in the Human Resource Department or on the PTHA website. Completed applications must be submitted to the Human Resource Department by 5:00 pm on the closing date. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer while practicing Native preference according to law.

PTHA - Human Resource Department

Kwawachee Counseling Center, Bldg #4, 1st Floor

2209 East 32nd Street

Tacoma, WA 98404

Phone: (253) 593-0232 ext. 516

Fax: (253) 593-3479

Email:

Website: www.eptha.com

Because of the large number of applications that may be received, not everyone who applies for a vacant position will be interviewed. Only those interviewed will receive notification when the position is filled or closed.

PTHA IS AN ALCOHOL/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE and SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT