Allied:Sterile Processing Tech

Job Title: CERTIFIED Central Sterilization Technician

City/State: Sitka, Alaska

Shift: Rotating shifts each week between these 2 schedules: Tuesday through Friday 8am-6pm and Tuesday, 4×10 Flex, 07:00:00-17:00:00

Contract Length: 91 weeks

Start Date: 07/06/2026

Job Description:

Responsible for all steps necessary for the proper decontamination, disinfection, sterilization and packaging of instruments and equipment for MEMC OR. Supports decontamination, disinfection, sterilization and packaging of instruments and equipment as needed for other SEARHC services as workload permits. Completely and thoroughly dissembles instruments and equipment to ensure the removal of any debris, surgical soil and bioburdens prior to sterilization or high-level disinfection. Performs multi-step procedures to effectively reprocess various instruments, including autoclaving. Performs and validates all cleaning of instruments using SEARHC policies and procedures, manufacturers’ instructions for use guidelines, along with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines. Maintains records for all sterilization procedures that are processed including interpretation of all biological monitoring, validation of monitoring results, and quality assurance checks to ensure sterilization parameters are met. Effectively communicates with providers and staff to problem solve in the event of an instrument shortage and the need to substitute and/or offer alternatives. Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair, or replacement, and removes defective equipment. Maintains competency in sterilization reprocessing by return demonstration and participating in continuing education as requested. Assists in the training and certification of members of the team on SEARHC sterilization process as needed. Performs additional supply handling duties for Specialty Care and Primary Care at ELMC as time permits secondary to sterilization/reprocessing responsibilities. Duties include product ordering and stocking, inventory checks, and other basic inventory management functions as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Perform decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and packaging of instruments and equipment
• Completely disassemble instruments and equipment to ensure complete cleanliness
• Perform multi-step procedures to reprocess instruments, including autoclaving
• Maintain sterilization records and conduct quality assurance checks
• Communicate effectively with staff to resolve instrument shortages
• Verify equipment functionality and manage maintenance and repairs
• Assist in training and certification of team members
• Perform supply handling duties as required

Requirements:

• Certification in Sterile Processing and/or Technology through CBSPD or HPSA
• Minimum of 2 years of independent work experience
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Flu vaccine required