Sterile Processing Technician I

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

17h

About The Position

Responsible for supporting Sterile Processing operations and its services to other departments in the hospital. Uses sterile processing techniques to deliver clean/sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies to SPD customers.

Requirements

• Computer skills.
• Background knowledge with respect to the care and handling of instrumentation as well as familiarity with sterilization processes.
• Must be able to follow the highest of standards dictated by the governing bodies over sterile processing and infection control.
• Must be able to work effectively in a diverse environment, able to take direction from others.
• Self directed, able to function independently.
• The employee communicates effectively.
• Able to communicate respectfully with others.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Sterile Processing.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, processes, and sterilizes reusable instruments per policies and procedure. (55%)
• Restocks inventory and supplies. Receives and fills orders, as well as posts charges. (10%)
• Operates sterilization equipment. (10%)
• Routinely cleans department. (10%)
• Rounds facility to retrieve equipment. (5%)
• Participates in maintaining the inventory and automation components of instrument tracking. (10%)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed