Sterile Processing Tech 1 Medical Center: Sterile Processing -Full-Time, Evening Shift

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician 1 reprocesses and assembles specialized instruments and equipment utilized throughout the Medical Center. This role is crucial for maintaining instruments to ensure high performance during surgical procedures. The technician operates specialized washers and sterilizers, documents required information, and maintains records. They are responsible for ensuring correct inventory numbers and restocking equipment and supplies as needed, while adhering to policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines. The position requires strong interpersonal skills to provide excellent customer service and contribute to safe patient care, fostering a cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce. The role also involves performing other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Able to read
• Able to write legibly
• Able to speak with professional quality
• Able to use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position
• Able to operate and troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• Able to be assertive and consistent in following policies
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• Able to accept direction
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone
• Able to follow directions
• Able to perform basic math functions
• Able to manage multiple assignments effectively
• Able to organize and prioritize workload
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to collaborate with RN to problem solve
• Able to recall information with accuracy
• Able to pay close attention to detail
• Able to function within scope of practice
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary
• Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace
• Able to see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of experience in Central Service
• Central Service Technician Certification

Responsibilities

• Reprocesses and assembles specialized instruments and equipment utilized throughout the Medical Center.
• Maintains the instruments to ensure high performance during surgical procedures.
• Operates specialized washers and sterilizers.
• Documents required information and maintains records.
• Ensures correct inventory numbers and restocks equipment and supplies as needed.
• Follows policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines.
• Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care.
• Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees