Temporary Sterile Processing Technician II

County of Riverside • Moreno Valley, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary Sterile Processing Technician II to support Riverside University Health System, Medical Center, in Moreno Valley. Under general supervision, the position cleans, sterilizes, prepares, and issues medical instruments, equipment, and supplies; performs minor equipment maintenance and repairs; and carries out related duties. This is the journey-level classification in the Sterile Processing Technician series. Incumbents perform the full range of duties, requiring greater technical knowledge and little supervision or guidance, and report to a Supervising Sterile Processing Technician, Sterile Processing Manager, or equivalent-level manager. The class is distinguished from the Senior Sterile Processing Technician, an advanced journey and lead-level position. Advancement is through the County’s standard recruitment process.

The work schedule is 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about cleaning procedures, comfortable with extensive walking, and able to pull heavy carts. The assignment is temporary and at-will through TAP. Temporary employees are not eligible for vacation or holiday pay.

Requirements

• High school graduation, a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or a satisfactory score on a GED examination.
• One year of experience equivalent to County of Riverside Sterile Processing Technician I or above, with responsibility for sterilizing, preparing, and issuing medical equipment.
• Knowledge of medical equipment, supplies, and instruments used in an acute-care hospital setting.
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions, work cooperatively with others, and keep simple records.
• A valid California Driver’s License may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• Comfort with extensive walking.
• Ability to pull heavy carts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize returned reusable medical and surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation; ensure components are present and operable; select appropriate cleaning agents and processes; and perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Identify and assemble medical and surgical instruments and supplies using count sheets; package them according to the sterilization technique; generate and attach labels and billing codes; sterilize items and aerate them when required.
• Assemble instruments and supplies for surgeries or case and specialty carts using pick lists; distribute sterilized supplies and patient-care equipment; maintain inventory levels across hospital and clinics; verify requisitions and inventory; and issue supplies and equipment to patients.
• Create and maintain accurate equipment-tracking, inventory, sterilization, and testing records and logs using a computer, laser wand, or barcode scanner; run reports.
• Store and maintain sterile supplies and respiratory therapy equipment; stock and maintain processing areas; clean and test sterilizers; keep storage areas clean and orderly; and inspect, fold, and stack sterilized linen.
• Ensure department policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide vacation and temporary relief as required.

What This Job Offers

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