STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (CERTIFIED)- Full Time

Universal Health Services; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in providing top-notch surgical support. This role involves assisting nursing staff with the surgery schedule, ensuring the decontamination and sterilization of instruments, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. With a commitment to quality healthcare and a focus on professional development, this opportunity offers a rewarding work atmosphere where your skills can shine. If you are passionate about improving lives through healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Challenging work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in a Surgery Center or Operating Room environment.
• Knowledge of autoclaving procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in maintaining the surgery schedule.
• Decontaminate O.R. instruments and ensure orderly flow of sterilization processes.

Skills

Autoclaving procedures

Surgical Instrument Technician Certification

CRCST Certification

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

E.O. sterilization equipment

Steam sterilization equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Come and join the RMC Family! We have been serving the community since 1935, providing comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. We value your passion, inspiration, and talents as they are essential to our mission to serve others. Our facility offers an environment for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality healthcare is our passion; improving lives is our reward. We are committed to changing lives and transforming healthcare delivery.

Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.

Summary

Assist nursing staff in maintaining the surgery schedule by promptly and thoroughly decontaminating O.R. instruments, equipment, and scopes. Ensure an orderly flow of decontamination, lubrication, packaging, and sterilization or disinfection processes.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hours

Monday-Friday; hours may vary.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Minimum six months experience in a Surgery Center or Operating Room environment. Knowledge of autoclaving procedures required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: CRCST Certification from a recognized accredited program and/or Surgical Instrument Technician Certification from a recognized accredited program required.

Essential Functions

These are the critical tasks, duties, and responsibilities for accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. They are fundamental to job performance. Other duties may be assigned, deleted, or changed at management's discretion.

1. Receive surgical supplies and instruments after each surgical case. Clean thoroughly, including canal joints, etc., using universal precautions as per OSHA standards. Assemble trays accurately and efficiently.
2. Operate and understand safety features of E.O. and Steam sterilization processes. Know the difference between terminal and flash sterilization and identify heat-sensitive equipment.
3. Maintain weekly logs of biological incubated tests.
4. Use indicators for exposure and properly package materials according to manufacturer instructions.
5. Keep the work area clean and organized following safety protocols.
6. Store scrub suits and jackets properly in the lounge. Clean autoclave and perform other duties to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient department operations per AORN standards.
7. Notify purchasing when supplies are needed.
8. Report equipment malfunctions immediately to the coordinator.
9. Be ambulatory to facilitate efficient processing of equipment.
10. Attend seminars on GI procedures, equipment, and maintenance if necessary.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the charge nurse.

Additional Information

This opportunity offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, and competitive compensation.

About Universal Health Services

UHS is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare providers, operating hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient clinics, and more across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the UK. Visit www.uhs.com for more information.

EEO Statement

UHS is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with equal employment opportunities for all applicants and teammates, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and inclusion among our staff.

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