Sterile Processing Technician II (LAMC - Full-Time Night Shift)

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, package, sterilize, store and distribute medical/surgical equipment per CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI and other guidelines. You will assemble OR sets, validate PM status, and operate SPD sterilizers in a collaborative environment.

The role requires 2 years of SPD experience, completion of an accredited sterile processing program, and certification(s). Weekend work is required on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of recent Sterile Processing experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program with 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program.
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification OR RSCT OR Surgical Technician Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders from requesting departments.
• Round on equipment and return soiled items to SPD; clean and validate PM status.
• Answer phones.
• Inventory and restock supplies and specialty carts.
• Order specialty beds and other patient equipment.
• Disassemble, clean or decontaminate surgical instruments.
• Assemble, inspect, test, wrap and date all OR sets including specialty sets.
• Operate SPD equipment (steam/plasma sterilizers, endoscope reprocessors, incubators, sealers, washers).
• Track instruments and equipment; document sterilizer records.
• Inspect sterile packages for integrity.
• Prepare OR case carts per preference cards.
• Promote customer service and collaborate with team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Attention to alarms

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ACCP Sterile Processing Program or Surgical Technician program

Tools

Sterile processing certifications (CSPDT / RSST)

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:

• EE must work every other weekend