About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Careertakes is supporting a confidential client in hiring a Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing) in Portland, OR. This third‑party search follows best practices used by recruiting partners: clear responsibilities, required qualifications, and transparent pay.

As a Sterile Processing / Medical Supply Technician you will perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable medical equipment and instrument sets used across clinical areas. Typical responsibilities include:

• Decontaminate, clean, and inspect reusable medical equipment (RME) and surgical instruments.
• Assemble instrument sets, trays, and operating room case carts per surgical schedules and departmental procedures.
• Operate and monitor sterilizers and high‑level disinfectors (e.g., steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO) and adhere to sterilization validation and documentation practices.
• Inspect packaging and instruments for proper sterilization and readiness for clinical use.
• Maintain accurate inventory, logs, and sterilization records; follow chain‑of‑custody procedures.
• Follow universal precautions and infection‑prevention protocols to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Communicate with clinical teams and document issues clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Follow departmental policies for event‑related packaging, storage, and handling to preserve sterility.

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Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must meet the basic requirements below (Confidential Client follows applicable federal and state hiring rules):

• United States Citizenship (non‑citizens may only be appointed when permitted under applicable policies).
• Six months of experience or equivalent education demonstrating ability to perform sterile processing tasks OR
• One year post‑high‑school with at least 6 semester hours in relevant health care courses (examples: sterile processing, nursing assistant, OR/surgical technician) OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience qualifying for entry level.

Grade‑level qualification guidance (examples of qualifying experience/education):

• GS‑03 / Entry: Meets the basic requirements.
• GS‑04: Six months experience in sterile processing, OR two years of education above high school with at least 12 semester hours in related coursework.
• GS‑05: One year of experience at the next lower grade (e.g., performing segments of decontamination, assembly, sterilizer operation, and case cart prep) OR a bachelor’s degree meeting course requirements.
• GS‑06 (Full Performance): One year of specialized experience at GS‑05 level (examples include preparing and operating sterilizers, inspecting and assembling OR sets, and preparing case carts per surgical schedules).

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Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of universal precautions, infection control, and sterility principles.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, microbiology, and surgical instruments.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures and work directions precisely.
• Strong attention to detail for inspection and documentation tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies safely; comfortable with physical, hands‑on work.

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Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The role has physical demands typical of sterile processing positions. Examples include:

• Moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 lbs).
• Pushing/handling for extended periods (e.g., up to 2 hours).
• Standing (approx. 4 hours), walking (approx. 2 hours), repeated bending.
• Use of hands/fingers and reaching above shoulder height.
• Must be able to distinguish basic colors and shades.
• Work both indoors and outdoors; exposure to variable temperatures, noise, slippery/uneven surfaces, machinery with moving parts, and working hands in water.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Pay range (provided by client): $48,048 - $87,447 per year.
• Employment type: Contract / Full‑time (position classification may vary by appointment).
• Shift/schedule: Varies by site needs; may include day shifts and schedules aligned with surgical services.

Note: This listing reflects the salary range and employment types provided by the source. Where local pay‑transparency laws apply, the range is included to help candidates evaluate fit.

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Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Previous sterile processing experience in an acute care or surgical setting.
• Certification in sterile processing (preferred where applicable).
• Experience with sterilization equipment (steam autoclaves, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, scope reprocessors).
• Military training (medical technician, hospital corpsmen) may be credited month‑for‑month for experience where applicable.

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Why Work Through Careertakes

• Careertakes acts as a third‑party recruiting platform; you’ll be considered for this confidential client role and may be matched with additional relevant opportunities.
• We follow recruiter best practices: clear role expectations, transparent pay when provided, and support through the application process.
• Confidential handling of candidate information; final hiring decisions are made by our client.

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Legal & Compliance Notes

• Applicants must meet all legal requirements for the role as administered by the hiring organization (Confidential Client). Specific qualification standards and grade determinations are based on the client’s published criteria.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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