Sterile Processing Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Moreno Valley, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to clean, decontaminate, package, sterilize and distribute medical instruments, supplies in accordance with TITLE 22 and Joint Commission standards. Will fill requests from user areas and maintain instrument inventories.

Requires knowledge of instrument processing, safety, and accuracy in handling supplies. The role involves lifting up to 60 pounds, standing for long periods, and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, basic microbiology, anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to learn and apply sterile processing procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in labeling and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Decontaminates, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and supplies.
• Assembles, inspects, and wraps instruments aseptically.
• Notifies supervisor of repairs and equipment issues.
• Operates sterilizers and maintains sterile equipment.
• Distributes equipment and supplies as needed.
• Maintains equipment inventory and logs usage (SPM).
• Cleans patient equipment and performs basic biological testing on sterilizers.
• Observes sterile technique and follows safety guidelines.
• Reviews OR preference cards to prepare instruments for procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as required and supports team goals.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Basic microbiology

Anatomy & physiology

Basic computer knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision - cleans, decontaminates, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical instruments, supplies in accordance with TITLE 22 requirements and The Joint Commission standards. Fills requests from user areas.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibility and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Disassembles, cleans and decontaminates medical instruments, supplies and equipment using approved disinfectants, detergent soap, ultrasonic cleaning
• Assembles, inspects, test, wraps an dates medial instruments, supplies and equipment using such guides as illustrated manuals or lists aseptically
• Notifies Supervisor of needed repairs
• Use of sterilizers for all processed medical supplies and equipment
• Issues according to priority of need; delivers equipment and supplies as needed
• Updates equipment inventory by logging in and out equipment with current program (SPM)
• Cleans, disinfects patient equipment as needed
• Biological testing on Sterilizers
• Observes sterile technique
• Cleans and maintains GI scopes according to manufacture IFUs (instructions for use) and hospital policy
• Reviews OR preference cards to supply instruments
• Promotes, ensures and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service
• Performs other duties as required
• Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, basic microbiology, basic anatomy and physiology
• Ability to learn and apply comprehensive knowledge of surgical instruments to distinguish appropriate instruments and to distinguish sterile from non-sterile and soiled
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and move in excess of 200 pounds
• Ability to tolerate standing
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a stressful environment
• Ability to distinguish and hear audible alarms

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year recent experience as an SPD Tech or Surgical Tech
• Certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD preferred
• Completion of Accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Tech Program
• Medical Terminology preferred

Notes:

• Mon-Sunday Rotating Weekends