Sterile Processing Tech I - (Full-Time, 8-Hour Night Shifts)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I supports the Hospital’s Sterile Processing Department by following established policies and procedures for decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing patient-care instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The position performs technical processing tasks and may work in sterile cores of the operating rooms. The technician participates in patient-safety and performance-improvement initiatives, quality-control and assurance activities, and preventive-maintenance requirements. The role also involves maintaining inventory, documenting shift activities, reporting discrepancies or unusual activity to department leads, and working collaboratively to support departmental goals and Stanford Health Care’s patient and family experience standards.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications, is qualifying.
Ability to clean, sterilize, assemble, and store medical supplies and equipment according to established standards and procedures.
Ability to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population.
Ability to follow policies and procedures for all aspects of an assignment, including basic arithmetic and inventory calculations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Knowledge of and experience with surgical instrumentation, sterilization practices, surgical supplies, and case-cart assembly.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology, sterilization methods and equipment, supply distribution, storage, and inventory control.
Knowledge of surgical instrument processing, including assembly of complex surgical instrument sets in all services.
Obtain CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) within one year, or hold CSPDT (Sterile Process/Dist Tech) certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Participate in department activities involving decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, and storage of patient-care instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
Perform technical tasks to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute supplies and instrumentation according to standard procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Work in sterile cores of the operating rooms as needed.
Assist with training new staff.
Use resources prudently and maintain inventory efficiently.
Follow Hospital Safety and Infection Prevention policies and guidelines.
Maintain professional behavior and appearance and participate in internal and external educational opportunities.
Manage information using appropriate manual or electronic systems for shift-work activity.
Report discrepancies or unusual activity to the Acting Lead Technician, Lead Technician, or Supervisor.
Comply with departmental and institutional requirements for quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance.
Participate in quality-improvement activities, including appropriate monitoring and documentation.
Participate in Hospital departmental committees and task forces as requested.
Prepare assigned-shift activity reports and inform the Acting Lead Technician or Lead Technician of issues and needs.
Promote a positive work environment through communication, diversity awareness, and teamwork.
Work collaboratively with peers to meet department goals and the organization’s vision.
Follow hospital and Sterile Processing Department policies and procedures.
Apply C-I-CARE standards to interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.