Instrument Room Technician, SPD, Per Diem Nights Graveyard

PIH Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking an Instrument Room Technician in the SPD to support per diem night shifts in Los Angeles. You will reprocess and sterilize surgical instruments, decontaminate, prep, sterilize and ensure proper handling and storage of all tools.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year in acute health care, knowledge of instruments and equipment, and LA City fire card within six months.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• One 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.

Responsibilities

• Reprocess and sterilize surgical instruments following established procedures.
• Perform decontamination, prepping, sterilization and proper handling and storage of instruments.
• Maintain sterile processing area and equipment.
• Work independently while contributing to a team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Skills

Clinical knowledge of sterile handling

Independent performer

Good interpersonal skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Instrument Room Technician, SPD, Per Diem Nights Graveyard

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

Required:

• 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