Sterile Processing Tech III - Full Time - Evening Shift

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech III to oversee the sterilization process for instruments and supplies. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in sterile processing and possess a valid CRCST certification.

This full-time role emphasizes maintaining a sterile environment, effective communication with departments, and exceptional customer service. Join us at Cedars-Sinai and contribute to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sterile processing or surgical technology.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Sterile Processing functions and support duties.
• Inspect and assemble instrument trays for sterilization.
• Sterilize hospital instruments using established procedures.
• Disassemble and clean instrumentation, ensuring functionality.
• Deliver missing instruments and replace malfunctioning ones.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Job description

Job Description

Grow your career at Cedars‑Sinai! At Cedars‑Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work—excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state‑of‑the‑art facilities, you’ll have great resources to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others.

What you will be doing in this role?

Under direct supervision, the Sterile Processing Tech III (Full Time) will be responsible for decontamination and assembly of equipment, instruments and sterilization of supplies. Works closely with user departments for supplies and equipment. Maintains established inventory levels of sterile instrumentation/supplies. Inspects and identifies instruments needing repair by following established repair procedures. Demonstrates dedication to outstanding quality control/assurance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs Sterile Processing functions and assorted support duties in decontamination and clean assembly areas in a safe and technical manner consistent with department and CSHS policies and procedures.
• Inspects and assembles instrument trays, using content lists and Manufactures Instruction for Use (IFU) document as a guide and readiness for sterilization.
• Sterilizes hospital instruments, utensils, linen and supplies using high temperature, low temperature and high level disinfection according to established procedures and following regulatory requirements. Dispenses requested sterile and clean supplies/equipment. Assigns priority to emergency requests and issues. Discusses challenges and issues with Sterile Processing Technicians II and III or Supervisor.
• Disassembles and cleans instrumentation and equipment. Reassembles instrumentation and tests for proper functioning. Tags any instrumentation needing repair for the Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator, Repair Technicians or Clinical Engineering. Wears personal protective gear when washing and disinfecting equipment and instruments.
• Delivers missing instruments. Pickups or replaces malfunctioning or damaged instruments as needed from applicable OR units. Calls out issues to a Sterile Processing Tech III, Supervisor or other designee.
• Submits incomplete instrument list if replacement instruments are needed, missing from tray or damaged. Utilizes computerized instrument tracking and manufacture’s IFU’s. Containerizes or wraps all trays using accurate protocols and procedures.
• Maintains assigned work area in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials. Maintains a safe work environment.

Learn more about Cedars‑Sinai SPD at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn2bbfhyuSM

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• At least five (5) years in sterile processing or surgical technologist experience
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Valid Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

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