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

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

9d•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I supports the operations of the Sterile Processing Department at Stanford Health Care. The role performs departmental activities according to established policies and procedures, including decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and storing patient-care instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The technician may work in sterile cores of the operating rooms and participates in departmental patient-safety and performance-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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 assignment-related policies and procedures, 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 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 across all services.
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification within one year, or CSPDT (Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) certification.

Nice To Haves

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with any required licenses or certifications.

Responsibilities

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 professional development.
Manage shift-work information using appropriate manual or electronic systems and report discrepancies or unusual activity to the Acting Lead Technician, Lead Technician, or Supervisor.
Comply with departmental and institutional regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures for quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance; participate in quality improvement activities with appropriate monitoring and documentation.
Participate in hospital departmental committees and task forces as requested.
Perform duties according to hospital and Sterile Processing Department policies and procedures, collaborating with peers to achieve departmental goals.
Decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute supplies and instrumentation in accordance with standard procedures and applicable regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission requirements.
Prepare shift-work activity reports and inform the Acting Lead Technician or Lead Technician of issues and needs.
Promote a positive work environment through effective communication, diversity awareness, and teamwork.