Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Prep & OR Support

Socket.dev; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Urban hospital environment

Job summary

Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize and process surgical instruments and support operating room services in Kern County.

Responsibilities include decontamination, assembling instrument sets, testing equipment, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. HS diploma required; AS/technical degree and Sterile Processing Technician certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience is preferred.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts.
• Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.
• Prepares instruments for "immediate use" sterilization when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment.
• Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis.
• Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.
• Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
• Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors.
• Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing.
• Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
• Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing.
• Records loaner information in a log for tracking.
• Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
• Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed.
• Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience

Job description

Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize and process surgical instruments and support operating room services in Kern County.

Responsibilities include decontamination, assembling instrument sets, testing equipment, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. HS diploma required; AS/technical degree and Sterile Processing Technician certification preferred.