Sterile Processing Tech II - Per Diem Instrument Specialist

150 Sharp Tri-City Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, CA, seeks a Sterile Processing Department Technician II to process and distribute instruments and medical equipment used in patient care areas and to input patient charges.

Requires a high school diploma, 2 years of hospital or acute care sterile processing or surgical tech experience, and proficiency in assembling complex instrumentation (spine, open heart, robotic). CSPDT/CST/CRCST certifications are required.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 Years experience in a Hospital/Acute Care Surgical setting as a Sterile Processing Technician or as a Surgical Technician
• Proficient in assembling large complex instrumentation such as spine, open heart, and robotic instrumentation
• CSPDT, CST, or CRCST certification required

Responsibilities

• Decontamination: sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Preparing Instruments: assemble, inspect, wrap, containerize and label instruments using count sheets
• Sterilization Process: select and follow appropriate sterilization methods
• High Level Disinfection: identify items requiring HLD and perform per manufacturer instructions
• Storage: store sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment properly
• Distribution: retrieve and deliver supplies to customers in a timely manner
• Equipment: operate SPD equipment (steam, gas plasma, washers, ultrasonic cleaners, sealers)
• Inventory Control: receive, stock, rotate and track supplies
• Environmental Standards: maintain clean, safe work area and participate in training
• Resource: train new employees and assist colleagues as needed
• Other: perform related duties and document training/compliance

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrumentation assembly

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CSPDT Certification

CST Certification

CRCST Certification

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, CA, seeks a Sterile Processing Department Technician II to process and distribute instruments and medical equipment used in patient care areas and to input patient charges.

Requires a high school diploma, 2 years of hospital or acute care sterile processing or surgical tech experience, and proficiency in assembling complex instrumentation (spine, open heart, robotic). CSPDT/CST/CRCST certifications are required.