Sterile Processing Tech - FT Evenings

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to support the operating room and other departments. Responsibilities include decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instrumentation, and cleaning of equipment used for patient care.

The role involves maintaining washers and sterilizers, preparing case carts, and ensuring compliance with CDPH and Joint Commission standards, with CRCST certification to be obtained within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CRCST within 24 months from hire date.
• Experience with decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures for instrumentation preparation.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory standards (CDPH, Joint Commission).

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instrumentation.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and instruments for patient use.
• Prepare and package case carts and instrument sets for various service lines.
• Operate and monitor washer/disinfectors and sterilizers; report malfunctions.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Sterilization of instruments

Infection control

Quality checks on instruments

Washing and disinfecting equipment

Equipment handling

Education

CRCST certification

Tools

Washer/disinfectors

Sonic washer

Cart washers

Sterrad sterilization equipment

Steris System 1E

Job description

The Sterile Processing Technician I provides support services to the operating room and other departments throughout the organization. This position is responsible for decontamination, assembly, sterilization of instrumentation, and cleaning of equipment for patient use on the floors.

Core Competencies

• Cleans carts, surgical instruments, power and specialty equipment, using washer/disinfectors, sonic washer and dryer, and cart washers
• Sorts, assembles and wraps/containerizes instruments and specialty equipment for sterilization in 4 out of 13 Service Lines: General, GYN, Plastics/Burn, Urology, Ophthalmology, ENT/Dental, Robotic, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic, Spine, Neurosurgery, and Pediatrics according to department standards
• Distributes and or stores instruments and equipment according to department standards
• Checks procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy, consistency and condition of instruments and initials all work performed.
• Makes daily rounds to floors and departments to pick up soiled instruments and equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects soiled equipment and instruments thoroughly.
• Maintains and operates the washer/disinfectors, cart lift, and cart washer as recommended by the manufacturer
• Communicates any special requests to oncoming shift
• Checks equipment to determine proper functioning, and notifies appropriate person to resolve any issues identified
• Assembles and packages linen for OR case carts and other departments throughout the hospital as necessary.
• Assists in assembling operating room case carts.
• Sterilizes instruments and supplies using steam, Sterrad, or Steris System 1E sterilizers
• Monitors sterilizers, washer/disinfectors and other equipment for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to appropriate person
• Maintains sterilization records and other documentation as necessary
• Attends seminars and in-services to maintain certification and up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing methods and practices
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Maintains knowledge in all sterilization, CDPH and Joint Commission regulatory standards, identifies any gaps or deficiencies and reports immediately for correction.
• Adheres to and demonstrates ability to follow policies and procedures related to preparation and packaging of instrumentation.
• Adheres to and demonstrates ability to follow policies and procedures related to decontamination.
• Takes after hours call in the surgery department

License / Certification Requirements

Must obtain CRCST within 24 months from date hired, transfer date, completion of Sterile Proc Training Program

Compensation Range: $25.00 - $32.46 / hour