Sterile Processing Tech II, Per Diem - Santa Monica Surgery Center

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA, is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech II to join the perioperative team. Under supervision of the Sterile Processing Manager, you will perform decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments for the operating room.

Candidates should have experience with aseptic technique, instrument maintenance, and knowledge of relevant regulatory storage dating. The role requires teamwork and the ability to operate decontamination equipment in a fast-paced setting.

Formación

• Experience with aseptic technique and sterile processing principles.
• Knowledge of handling surgical instrumentation and sterilization.
• Ability to operate decontamination and sterilization equipment.
• Understanding of regulatory storage dating and rotation of supplies.

Responsabilidades

• Decontaminate, assemble and sterilize instruments for perioperative use.
• Operate decontamination and sterilization equipment according to protocol.
• Maintain instrument integrity and assist with storage dating per regulations.

Conocimientos

Aseptic technique

Sterile fields

Team player

Communication

Instrument maintenance

Interpersonal skills

English grammar

Educación

Sterile Processing program

Surgical Tech program

Herramientas

Sterilization equipment

Decontamination equipment

Instrument trays

Descripción del empleo

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8-Hour Days, Varied shifts, as needed

Salary Range: $35.12 - 35.12 Hourly

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the general direction of the Sterile Processing Manager, serve as an instrument technician within the Sterile Processing Department of the Santa Monica UCLA Surgery Center. Function an essential member of the perioperative team.

Job requirements include ability to independently function as an expert in care and handling of surgical instrumentation including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization; ability to operate decontamination equipment, sterilization equipment, and high level disinfection; and understanding the storage dating and rotation of supplies according to regulatory agencies.

* 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.

Job Qualifications

We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:

• Working knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile fields and the principles of an Operating Room decontamination required .
• 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.
• Ability to lift surgical trays weighing up to 25lbs, handle surgical case carts weighing up to 200lbs.
• Graduate of accredited Sterile Processing program, Surgical Tech program or relevant experience.
• HSPA Certification preferred

* 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.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.