Sterile Processing Tech I - Full Time-Evening Shift - Los Angeles, CA

VetJobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician I to decontaminate and assemble instruments, maintain inventory, and ensure quality control in a high-demand hospital setting.

Under supervision, you will handle sterilization per IFU, collaborate with OR teams, and follow safety procedures. High school diploma required; CRCST preferred. New grads welcomed.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• New Grad or up to one year in sterile processing or surgical technologist experience - preferred
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Valid CRCST certification - preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs Sterile Processing functions and assorted support duties in decontamination and clean assembly areas in a safe and technical manner.
• Inspects and assembles instrument trays using content lists and IFU as a guide for sterilization.
• Sterilizes hospital instruments, utensils, linen and supplies following procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains inventory levels of sterile instrumentation/supplies and dispenses items as needed.
• Disassembles and cleans instrumentation and equipment, reassembles and tests for proper function.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and communicates issues to applicable staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

Grow your career at Cedars‑Sinai! At Cedars‑Sinai, we are motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state‑of‑the‑art facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others.

What you will be doing in this role?

Under direct supervision, the Sterile Processing Tech I will be responsible for decontamination and assembly of equipment, instruments and sterilization of supplies. Works closely with user departments for supplies and equipment. Maintains established inventory levels of sterile instrumentation/supplies. Inspects and identifies instruments needing repair by following established repair procedures. Demonstrates dedication to outstanding quality control/assurance.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Performs Sterile Processing functions and assorted support duties in decontamination and clean assembly areas in a safe and technical manner consistent with department and CSHS policies and procedures. Inspects and assembles instrument trays, using content lists and Manufactures Instruction for Use (IFU) document as a guide and readiness for sterilization. Sterilizes hospital instruments, utensils, linen and supplies using high temperature, low temperature and high level disinfection according to established procedures and following regulatory requirements. Dispenses requested sterile and clean supplies/equipment. Assigns priority to emergency requests and issues. Discusses challenges and issues with Sterile Processing Technicians II and III or Supervisor. Disassembles and cleans instrumentation and equipment. Reassembles instrumentation and tests for proper functioning. Tags any instrumentation needing repair for the Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator, Repair Technicians or Clinical Engineering. Wears personal protective gear when washing and disinfecting equipment and instruments. Delivers missing instruments. Pickups or replaces malfunctioning or damaged instruments as needed from applicable OR units. Calls out issues to a Sterile Processing Tech III, Supervisor or other designee. Submits incomplete instrument list if replacement instruments are needed, missing from tray or damaged. Utilizes computerized instrument tracking and manufacture’s IFU’s. Containerizes or wraps all trays using accurate protocols and procedures. Maintains assigned work area in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials. Maintains a safe work environment.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• New Grad or up to one (1) year in sterile processing or surgical technologist experience - preferred
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Valid Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - preferred

Minimum Salary 24.00

Maximum Salary 34.69

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

City Los Angeles

State California

Job_Category Technician

Job Code Health-Services health-services

Affiliate Sponsor Cedars-Sinai