Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

Looking for an opportunity to start an exciting career in the medical field? Join our team as a full-time Sterile Processing Technician at our Boise Regional Medical Center (I-184 and Curtis Road)!

Position Summary & Highlights:

The Sterile Processing (SP) Technician performs decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization and storage of re-usable surgical instrumentation. 

Saint Alphonsus Health System offers a full range of surgical services, including both inpatient and outpatient surgery serving in communities from Southwest Idaho to Southeast Oregon.

What You Will Do:

Clean, inspect, and package surgical instruments, specialty sets and other re-usable instruments following all surgical procedures following regulations established by OSHA, The Joint Commission, and Saint Alphonsus.

Operate sterilization equipment including cart washer, washer disinfectors, steam sterilizers, other sterilizers, heat sealers, and Sterris machines.

Prepare surgical case carts and respond to requests for instrumentation and /or supplies for surgical procedures. 

Order and restock the surgery department with supplies and instruments.

An ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and is a quick learner. You will also have an opportunity to work on your CRCST or CSPDT national certification.

Work Schedule:

40 hours a week, Five 8-hour shifts, Mondays - Fridays

1:00pm to 9:00pm with 1-2 weekend shifts or weekend call shifts every 4 weeks.

Evening shift, night shift, and weekends receive an additional pay differential!

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent is highly preferred, but not required.

CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred.

Prior experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Orientation and Training:

General Orientation is virtual and in-person your first week.

You will be assigned a preceptor (trainer) who will train you in the different areas of Sterile Processing (decontamination, cleaning, instrument reassembly, and sterilization), one to two weeks in each area.

Training is typically on day shift, Mondays - Fridays. If there is adequate staffing you will be able to train on the shift you are hired for.

Highlights and Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.

We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!

Saint Alphonsus Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;

The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);

Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.