Sterile Processing Technician

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician in Riverside, California. The position requires maintaining equipment and supplies in a sterile state for special procedures, the Operating Room, and Labor & Delivery.

The technician will decontaminate instruments and adhere to infection control standards. A completed approved SPD course and knowledge of surgical processes are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization procedures is essential.
• Must understand principles of Standard Precautions.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and disinfects instruments and equipment.
• Participates in infection control measures diligently.
• Assembles and processes sterile instruments and supplies.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterilization procedures

Infection control

Education

Completed an approved course in SPD or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician maintain equipment and supplies in a state of sterility to be used in special procedures, the Operating Room, and Labor & Delivery. Maintains medical and surgical asepsis and principles of Standard Precautions at all times. SPD Tech also maintains equipment inventory and disinfection for patient care equipment used in the hospital.

Responsibilities

Decontaminates / disinfects reusable instruments, supplies and equipment, wearing proper protective attire. Actively participates in infection control measures by consistently using Standard Precautions, adhering to required work flow patterns and maintaining barriers to contamination. Processing / Assembly – accurately assembles and processes sterile instruments, supplies, and other items as needed.

Qualifications

Completed an approved course in SPD or equivalent. Working knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization procedures. Working knowledge of principles of Standard Precautions.