Sterile Processing Tech

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT • Brawley, CA

7d • $19 - $25

About The Position

Responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent.
• One year of sterile processing experience.
• Computer skills (eg, Microsoft® PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Current Basic Life Support Certification within 90 days of hire into position.
• Must be certified Central Supply Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 2 years of hire.
• Manual dexterity with fine motor ability to operate and handle equipment used in the department.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting preferred, with successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Distribute medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility or health care organization as needed.
• Adhere to universal precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for supporting sterile processing services.
• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
• Exhibit professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Assist with improving the quality of sterile processing services.
• Assist with identifying pertinent evidence to establish benchmarks as directed.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• Able to adapt to change in workload.
• Able to perform in a precise and accurate manner in handling priority tasks.
• Accepts constructive criticism and incorporates suggestions into practice.
• Knowledge and ability to apply ethical and legal principles to practice.
• Organizes work and completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

What This Job Offers

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