Lead Sterile Processing Tech II - South Bay 3pm FT

Kaiser Permanente • Harbor City, CA

277d

About The Position

The Lead Sterile Proc Technician is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, storing, and distributing medical/surgical equipment and supplies in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, and JC guidelines. This position provides functional direction to staff and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Two (2) years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital OR as a Surgical Technician with two (2) years recent experience working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital.
• HS Diploma/GED.
• Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours.
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification OR Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certificate OR Registered Central Service Technician Certificate.
• Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
• Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a stressful environment.
• Basic computer skills.

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.
• Inventory and restock 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 including specialty sets per department protocol according to manufacturers recommendations.
• Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, and instrument and cart washers.
• Use instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
• Examine and maintain integrity of sterile packages.
• Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.
• Promote, ensure, and improve customer service to internal and external customers.
• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED