OR / Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing – Sharp Chula Vista - Variable Shift – Part Time
About The Position
Ensures the proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care. The role processes, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, documents, and delivers surgical instruments and medical equipment to clinical areas in safe, ready-to-use condition. It also supports operating room needs through supply restocking and case-cart preparation. The position requires a variable shift, with an 8-hour shift and an 8/40 AWS hours requirement. Weekend work may be needed, and on-call availability is required. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW; employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member or qualifying contributor for the duration of the agreement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience as a sterile processing technician within the last 12 months, or graduation from an accredited Sterile Processing Technician program within the last 12 months.
- Thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, general hospital supplies, and equipment.
- Ability to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment and deliver them to clinical areas in safe, ready-to-use condition.
- Ability to follow infection-prevention standards, operate sterilization and disinfection equipment, perform quality checks, track instrument sets, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Attention to detail, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, precise environment.
- Ability to work weekends as needed and be on call.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution.
Responsibilities
- Report equipment malfunctions, questionable sterilizer loads, positive biological results, and wet loads to the appropriate lead, supervisor, or nursing units.
- Communicate through shift reports and communication logs, provide information to facilitate receipt of MSDS, and obtain approval before processing incomplete sets.
- Complete initial competencies and maintain ongoing competency; implement and adapt appropriate patient-care interventions.
- Document sterilizer load contents, load labels, biological and vacuum testing, load recalls, implantable items, and accurate instrument and set labels.
- Disassemble, inspect, clean, assemble, and protect instruments and trays, including powered, lensed, special, sharp, delicate, and heavy instruments.
- Operate washers, sterilizers, sonic cleaners, and other sterilizing equipment; address users’ equipment concerns and quarantine implantables until biological monitors are reviewed.
- Set and meet annual professional-development goals and maintain individual in-service and performance records.
- Restock carts, prepare surgery case carts according to pick lists or preference cards, report stock levels and outages, and request or order supplies as assigned.
- Use resources cost-effectively, anticipate surgical needs, accept additional assignments, remain flexible, and complete delegated duties within required time frames or notify a supervisor when unable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
