Surgery Technician II
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician II is responsible for the decontamination, proper sterilization and distribution of reusable medical equipment in the Sterile Processing department at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. He/she retrieves, inspects, sterilizes, and delivers a variety of medical equipment throughout the hospital. The Sterile Processing Technician II prepares operating room case carts and sterile trays for all areas of the hospital. He/she actively participates in departmental development and is responsible for supervisory duties for quality control purposes. Sterile Processing Tech II is also responsible for training and development of new staff.
Requirements
- Sterile Processing experience or Graduate of a Sterile Processing Technical Training Program required
- High school Diploma or Equivalent
- Completion of IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred
Responsibilities
- Decontaminates surgical and procedural instruments per manufacturer's recommendations.
- Assembles, inspects, and tests per department protocol according manufacturer's recommendations.
- Operates all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, H2O2, instrument and cart washers.
- Uses instrument tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
- Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.
- Prepares OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures and prioritize vendor tray processing.
- Must comply if assigned and/or required to carry and utilize Cisco phones or other communication device Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.
- Must maintain and check Memorial Care email correspondence regularly but at least bi-weekly.
- Precepts and assists with the orientation of new staff.
- Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.
- Able to work in a collaborative environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.
- Be at work and be on time.
- Follow company policies, procedures and directives
- Interact in a positive and constructive manner
- Prioritize, multitask, and detail oriented.
Benefits
- In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
- Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents.
- We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
