Sterile Processing Tech II - Full Time - Night Shift

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

2d

About The Position

At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the
challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for
helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give
their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many
reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best
Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single
day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient
care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated
professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have great resources
to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others

What you will be doing in this role?

Under direct supervision, the Sterile Processing Tech II is responsible for
retrieval and decontamination of soiled instruments, containers and case carts.
Completes sterile processing tasks pertaining to the inspection, testing,
assembly, packaging, sterilizing and delivery of instruments and other reusable
medical devices according to departmental policies and industry best practice
standards. Works closely with end user departments for supplies and equipment
and maintains established inventory levels of sterile instrumentation/supplies.
Inspects and identifies instruments needing repair by following established
repair procedures. Inspects and identifies instruments needing repair by
following established repair guidelines and procedures. Demonstrates an
understanding and awareness of quality control/assurance expectations for
sterile processing operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs Sterile Processing functions and assorted support duties in decontamination and clean assembly areas in a safe and technical manner consistent with departmental policies and procedures, and best practice standards pertinent to Sterile processing operations. This may include assignment to OR areas typically under the guidance of a Sterile Processing Tech III or Supervisor.
• Inspects, tests and assembles instrument trays, using protocol sheets and Manufactures Instructions for Use (IFU) documents as a guide when preparing for sterilization.
• Sterilizes hospital instruments, utensils, linen and supplies using high temperature, low temperature and high level disinfection according to established procedures and following regulatory requirements. Dispenses requested sterile and clean supplies/equipment. Assigns priority to emergency requests and issues. Communicates challenges and issues with SP Technicians III or Supervisor for resolution.
• Disassembles and cleans instrumentation and equipment. Reassembles instrumentation and tests for proper functioning. Tags any instrumentation needing repair for the Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator or Repair Technicians or Clinical Engineering. Wears personal protective gear when washing and disinfecting equipment and instruments.
• Delivers missing instruments or pickups and/or replaces malfunctioning or damaged instruments as needed from applicable OR units as assigned and escalate issues to a Sterile Processing Tech III or Supervisor or another designee.
• Submits incomplete instrument list if replacement instruments are needed, missing from tray or damaged. Utilizes computerized instrument tracking system and refers to manufacture’s IFU’s. Containerizes or wraps all trays using proper protocols and procedures.
• Maintains assigned work area in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees