Instrument Room Technician, SPD, Full Time, Evenings

PIH Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking an Instrument Room Technician for the SPD, evenings. You will reprocess, decontaminate, prep, sterilize, and properly handle and store surgical instruments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires attention to detail, independent work, and teamwork with caregivers. A high school diploma and at least one year in acute health care are expected, with certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• 1 year of experience in acute health care.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and their use.
• LA City fire card within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Reprocess and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Maintain decontamination and preparation areas.
• Proper handling and storage of sterile instruments.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Independent Worker

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Instrument Room Technician, SPD, Full Time, Evenings

Works independently, performing all tasks related to the reprocessing and sterilization of surgical instruments. These tasks include maintenance, decontamination, prepping, sterilization and proper handling and storage.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Required Skills

• Clinical knowledge of sterile processing procedures and surgical instruments
• Independent performer
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Detail oriented

Required Experience

• High school graduate or GED
• One (1) year of experience in acute health care
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and their use
• Knowledge of supplies and equipment used during sterile processing
• LA City fire card within 6 months of employment

Preferred:

• IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management) certification preferred
• Previous experience in sterile processing preferred