TECH - OR/SURGICAL (CERT) Full Time , Varied

Universal Health Services; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center, part of Southwest Healthcare, seeks a Central Supply/Operating Room technician to prepare, store and issue sterile and non-sterile supplies across hospital divisions. You will assist in maintaining infection control and prepare OR instrumentation for sterilization.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, basic computer skills, and reliability; prior OR or central supply experience is a plus, with on-the-job training available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience and/or training in Central Supply/Operating Room preferred but will train.
• General education level.
• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and computer skills.
• CSSM preferred; if not currently certified, must start taking classes within 45 days of hire toward certification. BLS certification.
• CPI is required within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Prepares, stores, and issues sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment to hospital divisions and assists in maintaining an effective level of infection control. Also cleans and prepares all OR instrumentation for sterilization.

Skills

Written and verbal communications

Interpersonal skills

Basic organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

General education level

CSSM preferred

CPI certification within 30 days

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in \"Community Service Excellence\" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers

Position Description

Prepares, stores, and issues sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment to hospital divisions and assists in maintaining an effective level of level infection control. Also cleans and prepares all OR instrumentation for sterilization.

Qualifications

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements

• Previous experience and/or training in Central Supply/Operating Room preferred but will train.


• General education level.


• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.


• Basic organizational and computer skills.


• CSSM preferred. If not currently certified, must start taking classes within 45 days of hire toward certification. BLS certification.


• CPI is required within 30 days of hire

This opportunity offers the following

• Challenging and rewarding work environment


• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan


• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

EEO Statement

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