Sterile Processing Technician II

Kaiser Permanente; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Irwindale, California is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to decontaminate, clean, package, sterilize, store and distribute medical and surgical equipment in compliance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, JC guidelines.

Responsibilities include filling orders, returning equipment to SPD, operating sterilizers/reprocessors, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safe packaging and documentation.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years recent experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital OR or a Surgical Technician with two (2) years recent experience working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital.
• Proficiency in decontamination, sterilization methods and packaging; ability to read manufacturer recommendations and maintain records.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures; ability to articulate soaps/detergents, sterilization methods and parameters; infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Fill 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 and assist with inventory/restocking supplies and specialty carts per department policy.
• Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
• Disassemble, clean or decontaminate surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.
• Assemble, inspect, test, wrap and date all OR sets per department protocol; operate all Sterile Processing Department equipment.
• Use instrument and equipment tracking system and document tests and sterilizer records.
• Examine and maintain integrity of sterile packages; prepare OR case carts per preference cards for all procedures.
• Promote and improve customer service to internal and external customers; work collaboratively.

Skills

Sterile processing

Equipment handling

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program (400 clinical hours)

Surgical Technician program

Tools

Ultrasonic cleaner

Automated endoscope reprocessor

Instrument tracking system

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 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A.

Notes:

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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Sterile Processing Technician II

LOCATION: Irwindale, California

REQNUMBER: 1455139

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.