Sterile Processing Tech I (Full-Time, PMs)
About The Position
Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team. Shift: 1700-0130 POSITION SUMMARY: 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.
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility and be self-motivated.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public.
- Show 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.
- 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.
- Capability of using 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
- Performing decontamination, packaging, sterilization, handling and storage activities for 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 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.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- Assisting with ordering and stocking the 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
