Technician II, Central Sterile Processing

Kaiser Permanente; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KAISER PERMANENTE in Atlanta, Georgia seeks a Technician II, Central Sterile Processing to perform decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization and high level disinfection of reusable surgical instruments and endoscopes across KPGA locations.

Under supervision, you will track instruments, maintain inventories, and ensure rapid, safe responses to critical situations. Requires two years of processing experience and relevant certifications; associates degree preferred.

Formación

• Two (2) years of experience cleaning and sterilizing instruments and endoscope reprocessing.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification OR Registered Central Service Technician Certificate from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
• Knowledge of OSHA, AORN, AAMI, ASGE, SGNA and APIC standards, and sterilization and flexible endoscope process.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
• Customer service skills and Kaiser understanding.

Responsabilidades

• Disassemble, clean, and inspect complex instrumentation and endoscopes per policies.
• Clean, decontaminate, inspect instruments and endoscopes observing procedures.
• Review, assemble, and package instrumentation for sterilization.
• Sterilize or high level disinfect items per instructions and safety rules.
• Use PPE as required and report safety issues immediately.
• Monitor parameters on all equipment.
• Perform QA/QC on sterilizers, washers, and AER equipment.
• Track instruments using the CSPD tracking system.
• Maintain PAR stocking and inventory control.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal/external customers.
• Assist customers and respond to concerns in a courteous manner.
• Resolve member concerns and escalate when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures and appropriate instrumentation.
• Follow policies and attendance expectations.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Safety compliance

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Herramientas

OSHA standards

AORN standards

AAMI standards

ASGE standards

SGNA standards

APIC standards

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Sterile Processing Department Manager or Supervisor, performs decontamination, preparation & packaging, sterilization or high level disinfection of reusable surgical instrument and/or rigid and flexible endoscopes throughout the KPGA region. Perform and maintain quality assurance indicators at the highest level. Follow safety guidelines to ensure quality outcomes for members and staff. This position independently performs the full scope of all central sterile processing functions with emphasis on rapid and correct assessment and response to critical situations in the medical centers. Utilizes the computerized instrument management tracking system to track instruments and equipment throughout the facilities. Inventories and restock departmental supplies including instruments, sterilization chemicals and other related items. Maintain flexibility including working in all SPD locations throughout the KPGA Region and on various shifts as situations dictates.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Disassemble, clean, varied and complex surgical instrumentation and endoscopes equipment appropriately. Clean, decontaminate and inspect reusable instrumentation, and endoscopes observing decontamination policies and procedures. Review, assemble, and package instrumentation singles/trays in preparation for sterilization. Sterilize or high level disinfect items according to manufactures instructions, department policy, including compliance with all regulatory agencies and safety requirements. Utilize personal protective equipment where appropriate and according to policy. Report any safety issues and/or employee accidents immediately to a supervisor. Monitor parameters on all equipment.

• Perform and document quality assurance / quality control activities on all instrumentation, equipment including but not limited to sterilizers, instruments washers, sonic washers and automatic endoscope preprocessors (AER) as listed and defined in the CSPD policies and procedures. Track instruments throughout the facilities utilizing the computerized instrument tracking system.

• Maintain PAR stocking and inventory control. Consistently demonstrate excellent customer service in a health care environment. Provide appropriate assistance to internal and external customers at all times. Provide direct or telephonic service in a polite and courteous manner.

• Resolve member / customer concerns and elevate to the supervisor when necessary. Maintain working knowledge of surgical procedures and accurately provide appropriate instrumentation and service.

• Apply knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Follow all KP and department policies and procedures including use of time in work environment, including attendance expectations.

  Basic Qualifications:

  Experience

• Two (2) years of experience cleaning and sterilizing instruments and endoscope reprocessing.

  Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

  License, Certification, Registration

• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification OR Registered Central Service Technician Certificate from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

  Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of OSHA, AORN, AAMI, ASGE, SGNA and APIC standards, and sterilization and flexible endoscope process.

• Knowledge of a wide variety of routine and specialized instruments and steam, low temperature sterilization techniques and high level disinfection required.

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communications skills.

• Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Technician II, Central Sterile Processing

LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia

REQNUMBER: 1454531

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.