Sterile Processing Tech II - West Valley Hospital

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California in Los Angeles is seeking a Surgical Processing Technician to decontaminate and process instruments, and to distribute supplies within UCLA Healthcare. Cross training will be provided, and the role emphasizes customer service and efficient processing of surgical instruments.

Qualifications include a minimum of 6 months in Sterile Processing (Tech I if under 6 months), strong aseptic technique, and the ability to work in a team under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of Sterile Processing experience; Tech I if less than 6 months.
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile fields.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and push/pull heavy instrument trays.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and process equipment and instrumentation.
• Distribute supplies or equipment to departments as assigned.
• Support departmental efficiencies and aid in patient care through processing.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile fields

OR decontamination

Bacteriology knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Description

Incumbent will perform duties as a Surgical Processing Technician to include: decontamination and/or processing of equipment and instrumentation, and distribution of supplies or equipment, as assigned within UCLA Healthcare. Cross training will be provided. Other major duties include, but are not limited to, customer service, departmental efficiencies and facilitates care and processing of surgical instruments.

• 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.

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.
• Prefer 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 beneficial.
• 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 supervise, orient and train team members.
• Ability to lift surgical trays weighing up to 25lbs, handle surgical case carts weighing 200lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• 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.