Sterile Processing Technician
Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA

High School or GED diploma preferred.

One year experience in supply distribution preferred.

Valid Washington State Drivers License (or the ability to obtain one).

Neat and well groomed appearance.

Able to communicate effectively in a diverse population.

Proven history of good attendance

Proven history for performance aligned with the Service Culture Guidelines.

Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and in teams with good problem solving, communication and organizational skills.

Ability to set priorities, produce accurate work and meet deadlines; ability to function in a setting with a wide variety of duties and numerous interruptions.

Requires repetitive lifting, pushing, and carrying, light supply loads 95% of shift assignment.

Requires constant bending, twisting and reaching above the head.

Requires lifting up to 40 lbs.

Requires standing and walking 95% of shift assignment.

Requires hearing and vision correctable to normal range.

Requires comprehension, reading, writing, recording, calculating, and communicating.

Requires working in an environment of changing temperatures, noise levels and moving objects.

Requires the ability to make pickups and deliveries outside the Medical Center.

Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Service Partner.

Performs daily par-level inventory of supplies.

Assembles correct supplies in bins on delivery carts from designated pick list daily.

Delivers and restocks supplies in assigned areas using correct stock rotation method.

Constantly checks for outdates and replaces supplies when found.

Assembles requested supplies for Surgery areas/case carts.

Reconciles shelf discrepancies.

Communicates in a positive and effective method both inter-intra departmental.

Presents a courteous and polite manner when inquires are made whether by phone or personal contact at all times.

Assures that proper storage techniques and good housekeeping practices are followed to ensure acceptable storage conditions for medical and surgical product throughout VMC.

Performs daily oxygen cylinder distribution and collection. Wipes down tanks prior to distribution. Delivers full tanks to storage areas, including crash carts, ventilators and anesthesia carts. Swaps partials between storage areas. Removes empty tanks and stores in cage.

Break out and place supplies in designated area for storage.

Delivers all STAT requests immediately with the correct requested supply or equipment.

Responds to phone/printer orders delivering requested supplies and equipment within 15 minutes.

Records all supplies sent or returned accurately on pre-issue or credits records.

Performs correct data entry into the computer system for requested supplies/credits.

Pick up and deliver isolation and Mother carts.

Restock isolation and Mother carts.

Assists in assigned area of department annual inventories/cycle counts.

Assists with modifications or de