Sterile Processing Tech II - FT - Nights - Sterile Processing @ MV

El Camino Health • Mountain View, CA

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About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech II works under the supervision of the Manager and Shift Supervisor of the Sterile Processing Department. The role covers decontamination, preparation and assembly, sterilization processing, storage, and distribution. The incumbent applies relevant knowledge, technical skills, interpersonal and mentoring competencies, and professionalism to complete these responsibilities.

The technician must have proficient knowledge of reprocessing reusable medical equipment (RME) and maintain current knowledge of Sterile Processing Department procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and preparation of RME. The role requires knowledge of universal precautions and prevention of cross-contamination, as well as proficiency in using RME appropriate to the position. The technician works with Sterile Processing Technicians of varying experience, following manufacturers' instructions for use and department instructions, policies, training, and accepted practices. The incumbent also mentors developmental-level technicians and serves as a proctor for sterile processing students as instructed.

This position does not require patient contact, though the incumbent may communicate with patients of any age category. It is a full-time, eight-hour night-shift role with 80 scheduled bi-weekly hours. The stated salary range is $40.42–$51.10 per hour. Physical demands include standing for most of the shift and frequently lifting up to 35 pounds, as well as sitting, kneeling, climbing, and squatting. El Camino Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would create an undue hardship or an unmitigable direct threat. The employer states that it is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of instrument-processing experience in an acute care setting.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and the surgical schedule.
• Proficient in Association of Advanced Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Standards of Practice.
• Must hold and maintain current CBSPD or HSPA certification.
• Current valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the shift and frequently lift up to 35 pounds; work also involves sitting, kneeling, climbing, and squatting.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, preparation and assembly, sterilization processing, storage, and distribution of reusable medical equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of department procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and preparation of RME appropriate to the position.
• Apply universal precautions and practices to prevent cross-contamination.
• Use RME appropriate to the position proficiently.
• Work as a team member with Sterile Processing Technicians of varying experience to complete daily work, following manufacturers' instructions for use and department instructions, policies, training, and accepted practices.
• Mentor developmental-level Sterile Processing Technicians.
• Serve as a proctor for sterile processing students as instructed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED