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City of Hope; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Comprehensive Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

City of Hope is looking for a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) in Upland, California. This full-time role involves processing and maintaining medical supplies and instruments to ensure patient safety and effective care delivery. Candidates should have vocational training and experience in sterile processing, along with required BLS certification. The position entails a commitment to high standards of safety and efficiency, while working collaboratively with clinical teams. Join us in making a difference in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training; Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician or 1 year sterile processing experience in an acute care setting.
• BLS (through the American Heart Association), is required.

Responsibilities

• Process instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain an adequate supply of packs and supplies to meet area needs including inventory control.
• Support safe and efficient patient care delivery by maintaining case cart readiness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory management

General computer experience (EPIC)

Knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization

Collaboration with clinical teams

Education

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (preferred)

BLS certification

Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) to join our team. The SPT will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of patient care. Your main responsibilities include processing supplies, instruments, and equipment, as well as restocking and maintaining the storage of supplies and the case cart system. Additionally, you will provide support for various departmental functions as required to guarantee the safe, efficient, and prompt delivery of patient care. Your dedication is integral to our commitment to maintaining high standards of care and safety. This opportunity is for full-time, 8-hour shifts (5 shifts per week), and day shifts.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Process instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain an adequate supply of packs and supplies to meet area needs including inventory control, proper labeling and labeling of packages.
• Have prior experiences in a hospital setting, trauma center, and/or outpatient surgery center (highly preferred)
• Possess general computer experience (EPIC) and knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization and case cart systems (highly preferred)
• Manage end-to-end supply and inventory operations, including disposable instruments, stock levels (par management), ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution; ensure proper rotation regulatory compliance, and cost-conscious utilization across departments; assist in tracking equipment inventory and monitoring vendor service agreements/contracts in collaboration with leadership
• Support safe and efficient patient care delivery by maintaining case cart readiness (preparation, restocking, accuracy), collaborating with clinical teams to anticipate needs, and applying knowledge of instrumentation, sterilization processes, and case cart systems (preferred)

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training; Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician or 1 year sterile processing experience in an acute care setting
• BLS (through the American Heart Association), is required
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) is preferred

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer

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