Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; Hanford, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Hanford is looking for a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate and reprocess surgical instruments and equipment. You will assemble instrument sets and ensure readiness for immediate use sterilization while maintaining a clean sterile environment.

Responsibilities include testing sterilizing equipment, evaluating instrument safety, and supporting OR and central sterile services under RN supervision in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or technical degree preferred.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and processes instruments and sets.
• Prepares instruments for immediate use sterilization and maintains a clean environment.
• Operates autoclaves and performs daily diagnostic tests on sterilizing equipment.
• Supports Operating Room, Recovery, Endoscopy and Central Sterile as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

Job Summary:

Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required

Essential Functions:

• Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts. Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times. Prepares instruments for “immediate use” sterilization when necessary. Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment. Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis. Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary. Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
• Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors. Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing. Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
• Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing. Records loaner information in a log for tracking. Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
• Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.