Sterile Processing Aide

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaii. 

Job Description

Join the Surgical Services team at Hilo Benioff Medical Center and support safe, high-quality patient care. This position plays an important role in the Sterile Processing Unit by assisting with the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments and equipment used in patient procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, team-focused, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and patient safety.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive, sort, record, and decontaminate surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies using proper PPE and manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).
• Manually clean instruments and assist Sterile Processing Technicians with sterilization processes including autoclaving, washer/disinfector operation, and chemical sterilization.
• Inspect surgical instruments for cleanliness, damage, alignment, and functionality; assemble instrument trays and prepare items for sterilization.
• Assemble, wrap, peel pack, store, and distribute sterile instruments and procedure trays according to departmental standards and count sheets.
• Maintain biological control records, assist with sterilization testing procedures, and monitor supply recalls as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies.

Education, Experience, Certification & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry level: No prior experience required.
• Full performance level: One (1) year of experience in a surgical setting, central supply, sterile processing, or related environment involving decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments preferred.
• Graduation from a nationally certified Operating Room Technician or Surgical Technician training program may substitute for required experience.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization procedures, surgical instruments, and infection control practices preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, follow oral and written instructions, work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen.  The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.