Sterilization Processing Technician (SPT)

Job Title: Sterilization Processing Technician (SPT)

Job Type: FT Evenings | 1:00P-9:30P

Your experience matters:

At Willamette Valley Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

More about our team:
Our team provides a broad range of services, including a Joint Replacement Institute, inpatient and outpatient surgical services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Pulmonary and Therapy Services, and Oncology care through the H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center. Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, collaborate with a supportive team, and truly make a difference in patients' lives.

How you'll contribute:

A Sterile Processing Tech who excels in this role:

Central Sterile Processing Tech Collects, decontaminates, stores and distributes all reusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital. Reports to: Director of Surgery Services. Essential Functions 

• Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements. 
• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety. 
• Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on the patient need. 
• Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy. 
• Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily. 
• Before an operation, helps set up the operating room and organizes sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile linens, and sterile solutions.

What we're looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Sterile Processing Tech Certification Strongly Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Schedule: Evenings | 1:00P-9:30P

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year. 
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.  
   

Connect with a Recruiter:

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Hunter Delacruz by emailing [email protected] 

About Us

Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed, acute-care, full-service facility committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We are proudly accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as a Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services-a testament to our dedication to clinical excellence.

EEOC Statement

"Willamette Valley Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.