SPD Technician II - Sterile Processing

MemorialCare • Long Beach, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I is responsible for the decontamination and distribution of reusable medical equipment in the Sterile Processing department at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach. He/she retrieves, inspects, sterilizes, and delivers a variety of medical equipment throughout the hospital. The Sterile Processing Technician I prepares operating room case carts and sterile trays for all areas of the hospital. He/she ensures that carts and trays are promptly distributed and ready for immediate use.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of aseptic and sterile processing techniques is required.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of prior relevant work experience in sterile processing is preferred.
• 2+ years of hospital sterile processing experience is preferred.
• International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) and/or Certified Board Sterile Processing Department (CBSPD) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Orders, restocks, and decontaminates sterilization equipment and instruments.
• Prepares tray instrumentation and packs case carts using aseptic techniques.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of sterilization procedures for a variety of equipment and instruments.
• Uses best practices when decontaminating equipment to ensure safety of patients and caregivers.
• Regularly collects dirty equipment and instruments.
• Reliably sorts, loads, and decontaminates equipment and instruments in accordance with departmental policy.
• Ensures that specialty carts are stocked and promptly distributed for immediate use to ensure efficient allocation of hospital resources.
• Accurately documents sterilization procedures, tracking, and distribution of equipment in accordance with departmental policy.
• Maintains records of preventative maintenance and safety checks on equipment as necessary.
• Regularly participates in continuing education programs to ensure that departmental policies reflect best practices in the field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• High quality health insurance plan options
• 1,500 sign-on bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed