Sr. Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Day Shift, Full Time, St Helena
About The Position
Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast. Job Summary: Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment. Works under minimal supervision. Mentors and trains staff on technical skills and provides input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff.
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required
Nice To Haves
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Two years' sterile processing experience: Preferred
Responsibilities
- Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts.
- Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.
- Prepares instruments for “immediate useâ€- sterilization when necessary.
- Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment.
- Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis.
- Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.
- Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
- Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors.
- Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing.
- Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
- Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing.
- Records loaner information in a log for tracking.
- Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
- Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed.
- Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- All required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
