SPD Tech I

Stanford Health Care-posted about 1 year ago
$70,595 - $79,165/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Palo Alto, CA
Hospitals
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The Sterile Processing Technician I is responsible for supporting the operations of the Sterile Processing Department at Stanford Health Care. This role involves participating in the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of patient care instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The technician will also engage in departmental safety and performance improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

  • Assists with training of new staff.
  • Assures prudent use of resources and efficiently maintains inventory.
  • Follows Hospital Safety and Infection Prevention policy and guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
  • Maintains professional behavior and appearance.
  • Participates in educational opportunities for professional self-development.
  • Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems for shift work activity.
  • Reports discrepancies or unusual activity to the Acting Lead Technician, Lead Technician, or Supervisor.
  • Participates in quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance activities.
  • Actively participates in quality improvement issues with appropriate monitoring and documentation.
  • Prepares assigned shift work report of activity and appraises Acting Lead Technician of issues and needs.
  • Promotes a positive work environment through good communication, diversity awareness, and teamwork.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • Ability to clean, sterilize, assemble, and store medical supplies and equipment according to established standards and procedures.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population.
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures regarding all aspects of an assignment including basic arithmetic and inventory calculations.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Knowledge of and experience with surgical instrumentation, sterilization practices, and surgical supplies and case cart assembly.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology; sterilization methods and equipment, supply distribution, storage, and inventory control.
  • Knowledge of surgical instrument processing, including the assembly of complex surgical instrument sets in all services.
  • Competitive hourly wage ranging from $33.94 to $38.06 per hour.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
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