Sterile Processing Tech II - OR Prep & Sterilization Expert

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, inspecting, packaging, sterilizing, and distributing medical/surgical instruments and supplies in compliance with CDC, OSHA, and hospital policy.

You will prepare OR case carts, maintain sterile packaging, operate sterilizers and endoscope reprocessors, track equipment, answer phones, and support department goals while ensuring patient safety and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent Sterile Processing experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program with 400 clinical hours.
• Certification in Sterile Processing or Central Services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders from requesting departments.
• Perform decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping and dating of OR sets per protocol.
• Operate steam/plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors and related equipment.
• Prepare OR carts according to preference cards for all procedures.
• Maintain instrument tracking and record sterilizer test results.
• Assist with inventory and restock supplies per department policy.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Packaging & sterilization

Quality control

Instrument handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Sterile Processing Program (400 clinical hours)

Sterile Processing Certification or Central Service Certification

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, inspecting, packaging, sterilizing, and distributing medical/surgical instruments and supplies in compliance with CDC, OSHA, and hospital policy.

You will prepare OR case carts, maintain sterile packaging, operate sterilizers and endoscope reprocessors, track equipment, answer phones, and support department goals while ensuring patient safety and excellent service.