Sterile Processing Tech I - Per Diem - Evenings - Sterile Processing @ MV

El Camino Health • Mountain View, CA

1d • $38 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

This is the developmental level position in the Sterile Processing Department as a Sterile Processing Technician I. In this position, the incumbent performs segments of work pertaining to the sterilization, preparation, supply items and Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) decontamination and distribution support for El Camino Hospital. The term "supply item" as used in this functional statement refers to disposable and reusable items for patient care including instrumentation (scissors, forceps, retractors, etc.), reusable medical equipment, surgical trays and sets and various other items that could be processed or assembled through the Decontamination and Preparation areas of Sterile Processing Department. The Sterile Processing Technician I specializes within the areas of critical and semi-critical surgical equipment processing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three months experience in sterile processing and/or operating room in an acute care setting, or successful completion of a sterile processing program.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication and customer-service.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

• The incumbent must earn and maintain current SPD certification within 1 year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, preparation and assembly, sterilization processing, storage and distribution.
• Basic knowledge of RME reprocessing as required by this position.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of SPD procedures, which document the processes, and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME appropriate to this position.
• Demonstrate knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination and their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME appropriate to this position.
• Receive guidance from more experienced staff members and requires frequent and direct supervision.
• Carry out segments of the daily work utilizing Manufactures Instructions For Use (IFU) in accordance with SPD instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted/standard practices.
• Serve as a proctor for sterile processing students as instructed.

Benefits

• El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED