Sterile Processing Technician II

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

4d • $38 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks related to the preparation of instruments and equipment for procedures and surgeries. Operates sterilizing and decontamination units using different agents, which may include steam, hydrogen peroxide, paracetic acid, ethylene oxide, and glutaraldehyde. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, instrument processing, distribution, inventory, equipment and record keeping functions under general guidance.

Requirements

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education (GED) or equivalent education/experience
• Elementary computer procedures as they apply to equipment, supply tracking, ordering and preference / pick list generation
• Knowledge of basic inventory control concepts and PAR level systems
• Knowledge of medical terminology, surgical instrumentation, supplies, equipment
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Communicate and work effectively with hospital employees, sales representatives; internal and external customers
• Perform simple mathematical functions
• Handle a large volume of detailed work accurately
• Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• CRCST-Certified Registered Central Service Technician and/or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech highly desired to be considered
• Two years experience in Sterile Processing Department.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a resource to Sterile Processing Tech I staff by effectively training new employees, answering questions appropriately, providing accurate and complete information regarding departmental procedures and demonstrating good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instrument processing
• Distribution
• Inventory
• Equipment and record keeping functions
• Operates sterilizing and decontamination units using different agents, which may include steam, hydrogen peroxide, paracetic acid, ethylene oxide, and glutaraldehyde.

Benefits

• Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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