SP Tech Certified

Kaweah Delta Health Care District•Visalia, CA

About The Position

The SP Tech Certified works in the Sterile Processing department and is expected to be proficient in decontamination, instrument processing, and supply management. The role completes assigned duties, communicates supply issues, and reports issues promptly to the Lead Tech. It supports the safe, accurate preparation, cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, documentation, and distribution of supplies and instruments, while following department procedures, regulatory requirements, professional standards, manufacturer instructions, and infection-control precautions. The technician may serve as a resource and role model for non-certified sterile processing staff and assist with orientation, cross-training, and procedure implementation. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a variable 12-hour shift in Sterile Processing. The listed pay range is $22.48–$33.72.

Requirements

Sterile processing or central services certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Responsibilities

Manage supplies by monitoring par levels, checking for expired or damaged items, restocking and rotating stock, responding to requests, completing requisitions, and reporting shortages or concerns.
Prepare surgical case carts completely, identify missing supplies or instruments, and communicate relevant information to the team and next shift.
Handle, move, sort, and dispose of supply cartons and packaging safely, using appropriate body mechanics and equipment.
Complete assigned work according to the assignment schedule, request reassignment when duties are complete, and assist other team members as appropriate.
Use department communication tools to keep colleagues informed of changes, issues, and information following absences.
Serve as a preceptor for new employee orientation, new procedures, and cross-training, and act as a resource for Sterile Processing, Surgery, and other staff as directed.
Decontaminate instruments according to policy, including preparation, soaking, priority staging, cleaning, sorting, and safe handling or disposal of contaminated materials and sharps.
Operate, test, clean, and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on decontamination equipment; notify the Lead Tech and assist with service notifications as directed.
Follow safety and infection-control procedures, use required personal protective equipment, maintain an orderly work area, and report missing instruments and safety concerns promptly.
Inspect and assemble instrument trays accurately using applicable inventory sheets, photographs, books, and electronic resources; follow procedures for incomplete trays and instrument repair or replacement needs.
Select and use appropriate testing, wrapping, containers, labels, and processing methods for each sterilization modality, including peel packages, linens, towels, and other items.
Maintain assembly supplies and assist with instrument inventory sheets, vendor and borrowed trays, and investigation and documentation of new equipment and sterilization methods.
Operate sterilization equipment and follow required testing, loading, unloading, cleaning, quality-control, and documentation procedures.
Maintain sterilization logs, load lists, and other required records; check logs for completion and legibility as assigned.
Check sterile trays for integrity, follow sterilization and expiration standards, return instruments and trays to their proper locations, and reprocess trays as needed.
Check for add-ons and incomplete case carts and request or distribute instrument trays as necessary.
Provide direction and act as a resource and role model for non-certified SP Tech I and II staff on decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization procedures.
Provide care and services appropriate to the population served in the assigned work area and perform other duties as assigned.