Per Diem SP Tech Certified

Kaweah Health•Visalia, CA

4d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician demonstrates knowledge of instruments, supplies, aseptic technique, and inventory management, and provides care and services appropriate to the population served. The role works in the Sterile Processing Department and performs supply management, decontamination, inspection and assembly, and sterilization duties. The technician also supports team members as a resource and role model, helps orient and cross-train staff, maintains required records, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required: 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 maintaining appropriate storage, responding to requests, completing requisitions, monitoring stock and par levels, rotating inventory, checking packaging and expiration dates, and reporting shortages or issues.
Prepare surgical case carts completely, communicate missing items, deliver supplies, and maintain department productivity and communication.
Handle supplies, cartons, carts, lifting devices, and equipment safely, using appropriate body mechanics and disposing of packaging and trash properly.
Precept new employees and serve as a resource for Sterile Processing, Surgery, and other staff as directed.
Follow decontamination policies and procedures, including instrument preparation, priority staging, cleaning, sorting, and safe handling or disposal of contaminated materials and sharps.
Operate, test, clean, and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of decontamination equipment; notify the Lead Tech of issues and assist with service notifications as directed.
Follow safety and infection-control precautions, use personal protective equipment, maintain a clean work area, and count inventory and promptly report missing instruments.
Inspect and accurately assemble trays using appropriate resource materials, tests, wrapping, containers, labeling, and packaging techniques.
Process other items for sterilization, prepare linens and towels, maintain assembly supplies, and report incomplete trays or instrument repair and replacement needs.
Support intake and documentation for outside instrument trays; assist with instrument inventory records, vendor materials, and evaluation of new equipment and sterilization methods.
Operate sterilization equipment and follow testing, loading, unloading, cleaning, quality-control, and documentation procedures consistent with regulatory requirements, professional standards, manufacturer instructions, and hospital policies.
Maintain sterilization logs, load lists, and other required documentation; check logs for completion and legibility as assigned.
Check for add-ons and incomplete case carts, distribute and return trays to the proper locations, monitor sterile-tray integrity, reprocess trays as needed, and promptly report safety concerns.
Provide guidance to non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians on decontamination, inspection and assembly, and sterilization procedures.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served in the assigned work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.