Sterile Processing Technician I

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician I to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, and sterilizing medical equipment while ensuring compliance with health guidelines. Your contributions will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and quality of patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, enhancing your skills while making a significant impact in the healthcare field. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a vital service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques including decontamination and sterilization.
• Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, packages, sterilizes, and distributes medical supplies.
• Operates all equipment in Sterile Processing Department.

Skills

Instrument Processing Techniques

Decontamination

Assembly and Sterilization

Customer Service

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Sterile Processing Program

Tools

Steam Sterilizers

Plasma Sterilizers

Automated Endoscope Reprocessors

Biological Incubators

Instrument and Cart Washers

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Job Summary

Decontaminates, cleans, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical/surgical, equipment and supplies in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, JC guidelines as required.

• Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments.
• Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturers recommendations and validate functionality prior to storage; validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy.
• Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy.
• Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
• Disassembles, cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.
• Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates simple sets per department protocol according manufacturers recommendations.
• Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.
• Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
• Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.
• Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.
• Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.
• Able to work in a collaborative environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.
  
  

Job Summary

Decontaminates, cleans, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical/surgical, equipment and supplies in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, JC guidelines as required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments.
• Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturers recommendations and validate functionality prior to storage; validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy.
• Answer phones.
• Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy.
• Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
• Disassembles, cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.
• Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates simple sets per department protocol according manufacturers recommendations.
• Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.
• Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
• Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.
• Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.
• Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.
• Able to work in a collaborative environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.
  
  

Pay Grade: 22

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• N/A.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).
• Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program.
  
  

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
• Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures.
• Be able to articulate on soaps and detergents, methods of packaging, types of sterilization methods and parameters, infection control practices, high-level disinfection practices, and safe practices in Sterile Processing Department.
• Knowledge of medical, nursing, and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms required.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a stressful environment.
• Basic computer skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year recent experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital or ambulatory setting.
• Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician national certification preferred.
  
  

Notes

• This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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