Senior Sterile Processing Tech - Days Full Time
About The Position
Description Senior Sterile Processing Technician at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full-Time and will work 8-hour Day shifts. This position will include Call rotations for weeknight and weekend coverage. Within the role of technician, leader, and teacher, the Sterile Processing Technician III demonstrates the technical expertise to practice at the SPD Tech II level, and in addition, assume responsibility for complex instrumentation (i.e. Ortho, Neuro, and/or ENT) maintenance and development in conjunction with the SPD Supervisor, SPD Clinical Manager, Surgery Specialty Techs and/or Surgery Clinical Nurse III. Promotes and improves the quality of unit daily operations, participates in the development of technical practice standards; assists in training and orienting new staff members; and education of SPT I and SPT II regarding instrumentation within designated specialty. Provide for ongoing education regarding designated specialty instrumentation for all SPD staff. Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care. Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by Healthgrades and Newsweek. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Requirements
- National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
- National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
- National Certified Instrument Specialist - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
- 2 years of sterile processing experience in an acute care setting.
- 2 years of High-Level Disinfection: Experience in High-Level Disinfection or Endoscopy.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework/Training: High-Level Disinfection: Training in decontamination, processing, sterilization, quality control Flexible scope reprocessing.
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for complex instrumentation (i.e. Ortho, Neuro, and/or ENT) maintenance and development in conjunction with the SPD Supervisor, SPD Clinical Manager, Surgery Specialty Techs and/or Surgery Clinical Nurse III.
- Promotes and improves the quality of unit daily operations
- Participates in the development of technical practice standards
- Assists in training and orienting new staff members
- Education of SPT I and SPT II regarding instrumentation within designated specialty.
- Provide for ongoing education regarding designated specialty instrumentation for all SPD staff.
Benefits
- Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
