Sterile Processing Technician II

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, sterilize, inspect and assemble surgical instruments and OR sets.

Responsibilities include filling orders, performing instrument processing steps per manufacturer and policy, operating sterilizers, maintaining records, and ensuring patient care equipment readiness; on-call schedule may vary.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
• Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders from requesting departments.
• Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean and validate functionality.
• Answer phones.
• Inventory and restock supplies and carts per policy.
• Order specialty beds and equipment.
• Disassemble and sterilize surgical instruments per recommendations.
• Assemble and inspect OR sets per protocol.
• Operate sterilizers, endoscope reprocessors, and related equipment.
• Maintain instrument tracking system documentation.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program (400 clinical hours)

Surgical Technician program

Job description

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 all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol per 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.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Two (2) years recent experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital OR a Surgical Technician with two (2) years recent experience working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital.

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

• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification OR Registered Central Service Technician Certificate OR Surgical Technologist Certificate

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.

Notes

• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
• Both Downey and Bellflower