Sterile Processing Tech I - Launch Your Healthcare Career

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech I to support decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments under supervision. You will track and prepare instrument trays, ensure compliance with IFU, and coordinate closely with OR teams to meet clinical demand.

The role emphasizes instrument handling, quality control, safety, and adherence to regulatory standards. New grads are welcome; CRCST certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Jobbeschreibung

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech I to support decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments under supervision. You will track and prepare instrument trays, ensure compliance with IFU, and coordinate closely with OR teams to meet clinical demand.

The role emphasizes instrument handling, quality control, safety, and adherence to regulatory standards. New grads are welcome; CRCST certification is preferred but not required.