Sterile Processing Tech II: Instrument Sterilization Pro

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 99,876,000 - 105,386,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II to join the Surgical Supply division of the main operating rooms. You will process instrumentation in decontamination, assemble and sterilize instrument trays to support all surgical procedure rooms.

Under supervision of the Sterile Processing Tech Manager, you will operate steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers, and related equipment, store and rotate supplies per guidelines, and maintain aseptic technique while working

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Sterile Processing program, Surgical Tech program or relevant experience required.
• To qualify as a Sterile Processing Tech II, a minimum of 6 months of Sterile Processing experience is required. Candidates with less than 6 months of experience will be hired as a Sterile Processing Tech I.
• Ability to lift surgical trays weighing up to 25lbs, handle surgical case carts weighing up to 200lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile fields and the principles of an Operating Room decontamination
• Demonstrated skills in proper maintenance and cleaning of instrumentation.
• Correct use of various decontamination equipment and instrument/tray sterilizers.
• Working knowledge of bacteriology and medical terminology preferred
• Oral and written skills to collect and relay information accurately
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with all staff
• Skill in performing calmly during emergent and /or stressful situations by taking an appropriate action
• Skill in working as part of a team
• Ability in the correct usage of proper English grammar and vocabulary to orient and train team members

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Sterile Processing Tech Manager and the Management Services Officers (MSO), serve as an instrument technician within the Surgical Supply division of the main operating rooms.
• Ability to process surgical instrumentation in a decontamination setting and assembly and sterilization of instrument trays, which are necessary to provide continuous service for all surgical procedure rooms.
• Operate steam and H2O2 sterilizers, sonic equipment, washers, heat sealers and dumb waiter.
• Store, date and rotate supplies according to TJC and CMS guidelines

Skills

Sterile processing

Teamwork

Aseptic technique

English communication

Education

Sterile Processing program

Surgical Tech program

Relevant experience

Tools

Steam sterilizers

Hydrogen peroxide sterilizers

Washers

Dumb waiter

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Tech II to join the Surgical Supply division of the main operating rooms. You will process instrumentation in decontamination, assemble and sterilize instrument trays to support all surgical procedure rooms.

Under supervision of the Sterile Processing Tech Manager, you will operate steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers, and related equipment, store and rotate supplies per guidelines, and maintain aseptic technique while working