Sterile Processing Technician Certified - Sterile Processing Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Evenings [...]

Keck Medicine of USC; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

USC Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to assemble, sterilize, store and dispense equipment and supplies following strict aseptic techniques.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with CRCST certification; two years of aseptic experience is preferred. The position emphasizes infection control, safety, and teamwork within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: minimum two years’ work experience with aseptic techniques.
• CRCST certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble instrument procedure trays, packs, and supply carts per procedures.
• Disassemble and clean trays and instruments; verify proper operation and replace as needed.
• Dispenser and deliver products requested by requisitions via verbal, written, or telephone requests.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and ensure compliance with infection control standards.
• Complete documentation and participate in quality control and improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties as required in a timely manner.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST Certification

Tools

Sterilizers

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply/case carts following prescribed manner.
• Assist to assign priority to emergency requisitions/requests and issue required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedures requested.
• Assist to maintain standards of operation consistent with or to exceed regulatory requirements and recommendations.
• Demonstrates and promotes compliance to infection control, legal, and safety standards.
• Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using appropriate products and automatic equipment following the prescribed procedures. Check instruments for correct operation and condition and replace instruments as required to complete a tray.
• Dispense and deliver products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean, safe, organized condition to maintain required standards for processing sterilized and clean materials and equipment.
• Obtain, complete and submit all inter and intra departmental forms following prescribed procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of sterilizers following correct procedures for the type of item being sterilized.
• Completes appropriate documentation and verify that sterilization requirements are met.

Job Requirements

Education

Minimum (Required): High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Preferred (Not required): Minimum of two years’ work experience with aseptic techniques and procedures preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required): CRCST – Certified Registered Central Service Technician

Equal Employment Opportunity

USC Arcadia Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC Arcadia Hospital’s policy. USC Arcadia Hospital will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient safety.

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.69 - $30.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs necessary work to disassemble, clean, assemble, sterilize, store, and dispense / deliver / restock equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedure and aseptic techniques. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.