Sterile Processing Tech III - Full Time - Nights Shift

National Medical Association; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare institution dedicated to excellence in patient care. As a Sterile Processing Tech III, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of surgical instruments and supplies. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation, you will work in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while collaborating with skilled professionals in a state-of-the-art facility. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to quality, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sterile processing or surgical technologist experience.
• Valid Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Sterile Processing functions in decontamination and clean assembly areas.
• Sterilize instruments and supplies according to established procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to handle sterilized materials.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Computerized Instrument Tracking

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.

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Qualifications

Job 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)

Req ID : 8637
Working Title : Sterile Processing Tech III - Full Time - Nights Shift
Department : Sterile Processing
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Clinical Operations
Job Specialty : Sterile Processing
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Night
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $24.82 - $39.71