Sterile Processing Tech II: Precision Instrument Sets

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 38.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation. You will operate autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers and sealers while maintaining documentation and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have Sterile Processing certification, 1 year of experience, and basic IT skills to log activities and coordinate with OR teams.

Competenze

• High School or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Tech program; if none, 3 years of Sterile Processing experience.
• 1 year of Sterile Processing experience required.
• Basic knowledge of Windows OS and computer systems.
• Ability to operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners and sterilizers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
• Active Sterile Processing Certification (HSPA, CBSPD) or CST/TS-C from CAAHEP/ABHES; renewal required.
• Fire Life Safety Training for LA City is required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Mansioni

• Assemble and package instrument sets per IFU and electronic counts; check functionality.
• Decontaminate, wash, and load instruments per IFU and manufacturer guidance.
• Operate sterilization and disinfection equipment; maintain related documentation.
• Dispense sterile instrumentation to OR and storage; manage par levels and inventory.
• Coordinate with OR and other departments; train colleagues as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate with outside vendors as needed.
• Prepare loads and operate sterilization equipment; ensure policy compliance.
• Follow SPD SOPs; document and log activities in suitable systems.
• Prepare OR case carts and note missing items; maintain OR shortage lists.
• Log information in the Censitrac tracking system.

Conoscenze

Sterile processing

Decontamination

IFU compliance

Sterile instrumentation

Troubleshooting equipment

Medical terminology

Formazione

High School or equivalent

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

3 years experience as Sterile Processing Tech (if no program)

1 year Sterile Processing

Windows OS basic knowledge

Sterile Processing Certification (HSPA/CBSPD/CST/TS-C)

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Strumenti

Casechek

Censitrac tracking system

Descrizione del lavoro

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation. You will operate autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, washers and sealers while maintaining documentation and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have Sterile Processing certification, 1 year of experience, and basic IT skills to log activities and coordinate with OR teams.