Sterile Processing Tech

Kaiser Permanente; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, preparing crash carts, ensuring sterile technique, and supporting user departments with timely equipment. The role requires basic computer skills and ability to lift 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and aseptic technique.
• Basic microbiology concepts relevant to sterility.
• Basic anatomy and physiology knowledge.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and record-keeping.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical instruments and supplies.
• Disassembles, inspects, assembles, tests, and wraps instruments aseptically; notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Operates steam, gas, and plasma sterilizers and processes requisitions; distributes equipment as needed.
• Updates equipment inventory by logging use and ensuring accurate records.
• Exchanges and assembles crash carts for hospital units and clinics.
• Maintains sterile technique and observes safety and quality control standards.
• Promotes customer service and collaboration with internal customers.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Basic Microbiology

Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Basic computer knowledge

Physical stamina

Tools

Sterilizers

Job description

Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision, Decontaminates, cleans packages sterilizes, stores and distributes medical instruments, supplies in accordance with TITTLE 22 requirements and The Joint Commission standards. Fills request from user areas.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• 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 using such guides as illustrated manuals or lists aseptically; notifies Supervisor of needed repairs.
• Use of Steam, gas, and plasma sterilizers and reading of and transfer of Biological test Fills written, KPDS and telephone requisitions for all processed medical supplies and equipment; issues according to priority of need; 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, builds, assembles Crash Carts for Hospital Units and Medical Group Clinics.
• Biological testing on Sterrads; make own test ampules; observe sterile technique; maintain sterile field.
• Picks up contaminated supplies and equipment; according to aseptic standards and returns to Sterile Processing.
• Establishes and maintains courteous cooperative relations with public, patients, and other personal.
• Examines sterilization date on medical instruments, supplies and equipment and replaces items no longer sterile.
• Pulls OR Schedules, reviews, analyzes and determines preference sheets to be utilized for cases.
• Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Central Service Certification & Medical Terminology preferred.

Notes:

• Schedule to include rotating weekends, holidays and floating within the established seniority section.