Sterile Processing Tech II – Regionwide, Flexible Shifts

Kaiser Permanente; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the CSPD team in the KPGA region. Under supervision, you will decontaminate, prepare and package instruments and endoscopes, sterilize or disinfect, and support quality assurance across facilities.

You will track instruments with the management system, restock supplies, and rotate across SPD locations and shifts to ensure safe, timely care for members and staff.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience cleaning and sterilizing instruments and endoscope reprocessing.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification OR Registered Central Service Technician Certificate from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, varied and complex surgical instrumentation and endoscopes equipment appropriately.
• Clean, decontaminate and inspect reusable instrumentation, and endoscopes observing decontamination policies and procedures.
• Review, assemble, and package instrumentation singles/trays in preparation for sterilization.
• Sterilize or high level disinfect items according to manufactures instructions, department policy, including compliance with all regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
• Utilize personal protective equipment where appropriate and according to policy.
• Report any safety issues and/or employee accidents immediately to a supervisor.
• Monitor parameters on all equipment.
• Perform and document quality assurance / quality control activities on all instrumentation, equipment including sterilizers, instruments washers, sonic washers and AER.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

CSPD Technician Certification

Registered Central Service Technician Certificate (HCSPA)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join the CSPD team in the KPGA region. Under supervision, you will decontaminate, prepare and package instruments and endoscopes, sterilize or disinfect, and support quality assurance across facilities.

You will track instruments with the management system, restock supplies, and rotate across SPD locations and shifts to ensure safe, timely care for members and staff.