Sterile Processing Tech I (Full-Time, PMs)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I is responsible for the care and maintenance of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment by performing decontamination, packaging, sterilization, handling and storage activities. The SPD Tech is responsible for selecting appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods and maintaining accurate documentation of SPD processes. Under the supervision of the Perioperative Charge Nurse and staff nurses the Tech responsible for cleanliness, organization and transportation of equipment and stocking and outdating of supplies, cleaning to accomplish room turnover and replenishment of stock in Sterile Processing and surgery area. The SPD Tech contributes to the goal of service excellence of the peri-operative suites by assisting in room set-ups and turnovers, stocking/inventory of assigned areas, performing routine and terminal housekeeping duties, orienting and training of new employees, assisting with patient care tasks and performing other duties as assigned. The SPD Technician assigned to EOC-Same Day Surgery also assists with ordering and stocking the anesthesia and sterile processing supplies.

Requirements

• Current CPR certification.
• Sense of responsibility and self-motivation.
• Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and public.
• Sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family.
• Ability to follow standards and technical instructions.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to promote team effort by working cooperatively with others.
• Ability to read and interpret hazardous chemical statements and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to assess appropriate decontamination and sterilization methods.
• Ability to use computer software programs for inventory control and educational programs.
• Ability to provide thorough cleaning services for the Operating Room.
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in sterile processing functions.
• Completed class in Basic Anatomy and Physiology and/or Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, packaging, sterilization, handling and storage of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment.
• Selecting appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of SPD processes.
• Ensuring cleanliness, organization and transportation of equipment.
• Stocking and outdating of supplies.
• Cleaning to accomplish room turnover and replenishment of stock in Sterile Processing and surgery area.
• Assisting in room set-ups and turnovers.
• Stocking/inventory of assigned areas.
• Performing routine and terminal housekeeping duties.
• Orienting and training of new employees.
• Assisting with patient care tasks.
• Ordering and stocking anesthesia and sterile processing supplies (for EOC-Same Day Surgery assignment).

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

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