Sterile Processing Technician
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp

Job Info

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Sterile Processing Technician

Bethel, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation - We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

Position Summary:

Under direct/indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Proficiently collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects, and/or sterilizes dental instruments and dental surgical instruments, pouches and/ or packs (all reusable dental instruments and patient care equipment) for the Dental Clinic. Inventories, restocks, and distributes instruments to the proper storage location for sterilized instruments. Works in a Dental's sterile processing area cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing, preparing packs, instruments, and cassettes for all dental areas. Technician will work cleaning, preparing, assembling instruments cassettes and preparing pouches and wrapped packs for sterilization, store sterilized instruments, cassettes, pouches and wraps according to manufacturer's instruction for use and YKHC and YKHC Dental Clinic policies and procedures. May assist in departmental in-services and training.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One-year experience in a medical/ dental setting performing the duties of a sterile processing technician preferred. If candidate has no prior experience, they must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of aseptic techniques and standard precautions throughout the sterilization process at the completion of a 90 day training period. Completion of at least one month of employment and training as a Dental Assistant Trainee or have limited previous experience as a dental assistant.
• Individual must be willing/ qualified to obtain a certification as a Sterile Processing Technician from either CBSPT or IAHCSMM certifying agencies within 18 months of accepting this position.
• Responsible to learn to distinguish all dental instruments within the Dental Department.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn sterilization procedures, equipment, instruments, wrapping and repackaging of instruments. Knowledge or willingness to learn inventory system and maintain adequate inventory levels of supplies and equipment within the Dental department.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

Additional Information:
ID:13915Location:BethelDepartment:Sterile Processing DepartmentEmployment Duration:80 Full timeTemporary Status:Not ApplicableHours per Week:40
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 545-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)

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