Sterile Processing Technician I - Sterile Processing - Full Time 10 Hour Nights, Thursday - Sunday

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician I for full-time night shifts (Thu–Sun). The role involves decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical instruments, operating sterile processing equipment, and maintaining documentation.

Certification and LA City Fire Life Safety training are required within stated timelines. Upon one year of experience, the incumbent advances to Sterile Processing Tech II.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program (no more than 6 months post-graduation).
• Recent graduate (no more than six months) from an Accredited Sterile Processing Program.
• Working knowledge of instrument processing techniques.
• Basic knowledge of Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation.
• Ability to operate sterile processing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple, complex tasks.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Sterile Processing Certification (Accredited SPC)
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) required within 30 days of hire (LA City only).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package surgical instrument sets following protocols and IFU. Check functionality and cleanliness.
• Disassemble instruments, decontaminate, and load automated washers.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and document processes.
• Dispense sterile instrumentation to Sterile Storage and OR locations; maintain inventory.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure timely processing and assist teammates.
• Prepare loads and operate equipment involved in sterilization processes.
• Know and log information using the Censitrac tracking system.
• Prepare OR case carts and verify items; inspect packaging for proper sterilization.

Skills

Sterile processing techniques

Computer skills

Instrument processing

Multi-tasking

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing Program or accredited Surgical Technician program

Recent graduate from accredited Sterile Processing Program

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician I - Sterile Processing - Full Time 10 Hour Nights, Thursday - Sunday (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA

Job ID REQ20180497 Category Keck Medicine of USC

Helpful Information for Applicants

External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees)

Under general supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Sterile Processing Educator, the Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) serve with basic knowledge of Sterile Processing techniques/skills and is responsible for decontaminating, operationally checking, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation and implants throughout the organization. Operate Steam (autoclave) and H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) sterilizers, sonic equipment, automated washers and heat sealers. Store, date, rotate and distribute reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation. All in accordance with department and manufacturer IFU guidelines. Upon completing one year of experience, incumbent will be elevated to Sterile Processing Tech II

Essential Duties

• Assemble and package surgical/clinic procedure instrument sets following protocols established by electronic count sheets and manufacturer IFU. Operationally check instrumentation for functionality and cleanliness.
• Disassemble instruments/equipment, remove gross contamination, manually wash instruments, decontaminate and load automated washers according to manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
• Operate and maintain sterilization and disinfection equipment according to established protocols and professional standards. Maintain sterilization documentation related to items processed, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Dispense sterile instrumentation to appropriate locations in the Sterile Storage and OR. Maintain sterile inventory through par level maintenance, stock rotation, and quality assurance. Proper distribution of sterile clinic instrumentation.
• Maintain timely and efficient process flows through communication with outside departments and sterile processing technicians in other assignments. Assist other Sterile Processing Technicians in the duties listed above.
• Prepares loads, operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.
• Obtain knowledge of documentation and logging of information and use of the Censitrac tracking system
• Prepares OR case carts and places any missing items on the OR shortage list. Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization.
• Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all SPD policies/procedures/SOPs in performance of duties.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or an accredited Surgical Technician program (no more than 6 months post-graduation).
• Req Recent graduate (no more than six months post-graduation) from an Accredited Sterile Processing Program
• Req Working knowledge of instrument processing techniques
• Req Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation.
• Req Ability to operate sterile processing equipment.
• Req Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks.
• Req Knowledge of medical terminology
• Req Sterile Processing Certification Accredited Sterile Processing certification
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.69 - $43.67. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California 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.