Sterile Processing Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Murrieta, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Murrieta, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician under supervision to decontaminate, clean, sterilize, assemble and distribute medical instruments and supplies in accordance with Title 22 and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include disassembling and cleaning instruments, operating steam, gas and plasma sterilizers, updating inventory, and delivering equipment to user areas while maintaining sterile technique and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, basic microbiology, basic anatomy and physiology.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and move in excess of 200 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged standing.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, and cleans or decontaminates medical instruments, supplies and equipment using approved disinfectants, detergent soap, ultrasonic cleaning.
• Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates medical instruments, supplies and equipment; notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Use of steam, gas, and plasma sterilizers and handling requisitions; delivers equipment and supplies as needed.
• Updates equipment inventory by logging in and out equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects biomedical and floor equipment; obtains required patient information when issuing equipment.
• Exchanges and builds Crash Carts for Hospital Units and Medical Group Clinics.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Basic Microbiology

Anatomy & Physiology

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Murrieta, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician under supervision to decontaminate, clean, sterilize, assemble and distribute medical instruments and supplies in accordance with Title 22 and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include disassembling and cleaning instruments, operating steam, gas and plasma sterilizers, updating inventory, and delivering equipment to user areas while maintaining sterile technique and excellent customer service.