Sterile Processing Tech I (Full-Time, Days)
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician II 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 Technician II is responsible for selecting appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods and maintaining accurate documentation of SPD processes. The Sterile Processing Technician II is responsible for maintaining and providing supplies, instruments and equipment for the Surgical Case Cart system. Under the supervision of the Peri-operative Charge Nurse and staff nurses the SPD Tech is responsible for cleaning to accomplish room turnover and replenishment of stock in Sterile Processing and the surgery area. The 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 Tech assigned to EOC-Same Day Surgery also assists with ordering and stocking the anesthesia and sterile processing supplies. The Sterile Processing Technician II must maintain the standard of Professional Development as stated in the Position Specific Competency.
Requirements
- Six (6) months experience as a Sterile Processing Tech
- Two continuing education courses within 12 months of hire
- Participation in a quality improvement project within 12 months of hire
- Current certification with the California Board of Sterile Processing (CBSPD), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or equivalent.
- Current CPR
- Must demonstrate a sense of responsibility and be self-motivated.
- Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public.
- Must show sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family.
- Must be able to follow standards and technical instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment.
- Promotes team effort by working cooperatively with others.
- Must be able to read and interpret hazardous chemical statements and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Must be able to assess appropriate decontamination and sterilization methods.
- Must be capable of using computer software programs for inventory control and educational programs.
- Must be able to provide thorough cleaning services for the \ Operating Room.
- Must be able 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
- Care and maintenance of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment by performing decontamination, packaging, sterilization, handling and storage activities.
- Selecting appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods and maintaining accurate documentation of SPD processes.
- Maintaining and providing supplies, instruments and equipment for the Surgical Case Cart system.
- Cleaning to accomplish room turnover and replenishment of stock in Sterile Processing and the 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 and performing other duties as assigned.
- Assisting with ordering and stocking the anesthesia and sterile processing supplies.
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
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
