Sterile Processing Technician, 20hrs, Falls Church

Kaiser Permanente; West Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in the United States is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and medical equipment.

This role requires experience in ambulatory surgery settings, a high school diploma or GED, and certification requirements within 6 months; strong aseptic techniques and ability to lift 50 pounds are needed. You will coordinate with operating rooms and clinics and maintain sterilization records.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as instrument processing technician in an ambulatory surgery setting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and sterilization methods.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and equipment; assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays.
• Monitors solutions to ensure quality decontamination.
• Makes instruments and equipment available to end users on schedule.
• Coordinates instrument, scope and equipment needs with OR, Clinics and other end users.
• Maintains sterilization records per department protocol.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Sterilization

Equipment handling

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned full performance level duties to include decontamination, preparation, sterilization, maintenance and distribution of sterilized instruments and medical equipment. The position also includes management of sterile supplies, equipment knowledge, and maintenance of instrument repair process.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and equipment; assembles, wraps (as applicable) and sterilizes trays of instruments, scopes and other medical equipment.
• Monitors biological and chemical solutions to ensure consistency and quality decontamination of instruments, scopes and equipment.
• Makes instruments, scopes and equipment available to end users on schedule.
• Coordinates instrument, scope and equipment needs with the Operating Room, Clinics and other end users.
• Works in conjunction with on-site Materials Management representatives to maintain par levels, submit ordering requisitions.
• Verifies sterilization, washing and decontamination equipment is functioning properly.
• Maintains sterilization records per department protocol.
• Assists with instrument tracking of repairs and maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as instrument processing technician in an ambulatory surgery setting required.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

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

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Central Service Technician Certificate within 6 months of hire OR Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification within 6 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Understanding of aseptic techniques and sterilization methods required.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
• Knowledgeable about the AAMI standards and regulations.
• In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak and see required.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hospital setting experience preferred.
• Completion of central supply technology course preferred.