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BRIDGING THE GAP - Sterilization Technician

@ NEW Health
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Springdale, Washington, United States
$18-$22/hrOnsiteTemporary
Responsibilities:sterilize instruments, organize inventory, assist hygienist
Requirements Summary:Entry-level Sterilization Technician; HS/GED; 18+; strong communication; computer skills; organized; healthcare interest.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Computer
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Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? NEW Health, a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving our community, seeks an entry-level Sterilization Technician for a temporary part-time position. Join us for a temporary on-the-job training employment opportunity to explore new skills, gain valuable experience, and discover potential career paths in a dynamic work environment.

Committed to bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare since 1978, NEW Health is rural Northeast Washington’s leading non-profit primary care provider. We treat all patients with the respect they deserve while providing high-quality, integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.  

 NEW Health has been named one of the best places to work in the Inland Northwest! This award from the Spokane Journal of Business is based on an analysis of our company policies, along with a confidential employee survey to evaluate workplace experience in the areas of engagement and satisfaction, including Work-Life Balance, Role Satisfaction, Communication, and Workplace Culture, Training, and Technology and Development. 

Our workforce development program, NEW Health University, is nationally recognized for developing local career pathway training to retain rural youth.   

Your Career Pathway with NEW Health  

We create pathways for career growth within NEW Health. To support this, we provide all employees with monthly paid training and additionally offer tuition reimbursement and one-on-one career planning. There are many paths to grow your career within NEW Health; here are some examples:  

  • Care Coordinator 1-> Care Coordinator 2 -> Assistant Care Coordination Manager-> Care Coordination Manager

  • Sterilization Tech -> Dental Assistant Trainee -> Dental Assistant -> Assistant Operations Manager ->   Clinic Operations Manager  

  • Pharmacy Assistant -> Pharmacy Technician Trainee -> Pharmacy Technician

  • QI Intern –> QI Specialist - > QI Manager -> QI Director 

Purpose of the job: Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by assisting dental staff in sterilizing all clinic instruments and supplies in the provision of clinical dental care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates a strong knowledge base of infection control and sterilization procedures.

  • Anticipates and prepares equipment and instruments needed for various procedures ahead of time.

  • Ensures lab slips are stocked with ample supply.

  • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of lab area, daily.

  • Cleans and disinfects treatment room immediately after vacated to ensure prompt turnover.

  • Clean, sterilizes and organizes instruments and supplies.

  • Assists Dental Hygienist in charting and sterilization of instruments as instructed.

  • Sets up trays accurately by procedure.

  • Cleans and maintains sterilization equipment and performs spore tests at least weekly.

  • Periodic testing and maintenance of equipment including updating the equipment log.

  • Maintain inventory and inventory log.

  • Work closely with the Dental Assistants to create efficient workflows.

  • Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Travel required