Sterile Processing Tech - Build a New Surgery Center

MedHQ; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVA Surgery Center is a new ambulatory surgery center in Orcutt, CA. We are building a team of dedicated professionals to provide high-quality patient care in a state-of-the-art facility.

The Sterile Processing Technician will handle decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, labeling, and packaging of instruments, while supporting daily surgery schedules and supply management. Requirements include a High school diploma, Central Service Technician training, and a current CST certification with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Central Service Technician education and training through an accredited organization.
• Current Central Sterile Processing Technician certification and at least one year of sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge of sterilization and asepsis techniques.
• Basic computer skills.
• Full command of the English language, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Sort, clean, and decontaminate all instruments, equipment, and other reusable items
• Examine, inspect, and test equipment and instruments; stay current on all cleaning and decontamination procedures
• Operate sterilizers according to manufacturer's guidelines and follow proper procedures for items being sterilized
• Set up, package, or wrap all reusable items for terminal sterilization
• Identify instruments and recognize shortages of instruments and equipment in trays and sets
• Label and document all forms, stickers, charts, and graphs involved in terminal sterilization and quality assurance according to policy
• Receive supplies, verify them against packing slips, and distribute them to designated areas
• Assist with OR turnover and case picking as time permits
• Assist with supply re-ordering to designated par levels
• Participate in training, orientation, and staff development programs
• Present a professional image representing OR services to patients and personnel
• Files incident reports for any unusual event involving a patient or staff member (such as falls, needlestick injuries, aspiration, allergic reactions, or disruptive behavior) and reports any actual or alleged abuse, harassment, or injury, per center policy.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Education

Central Sterile Processing Certification

Hospital/clinic experience

Job description

RIVA Surgery Center is a new ambulatory surgery center in Orcutt, CA. We are building a team of dedicated professionals to provide high-quality patient care in a state-of-the-art facility.

The Sterile Processing Technician will handle decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, labeling, and packaging of instruments, while supporting daily surgery schedules and supply management. Requirements include a High school diploma, Central Service Technician training, and a current CST certification with