Sterile Processing Technician II

Kaiser Permanente • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician at Kaiser Permanente is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of medical and surgical equipment and supplies. This entry-level position ensures compliance with various health and safety guidelines while promoting excellent customer service within a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Two (2) years recent experience as a Sterile Processing Technician in an acute hospital or as a Surgical Technician with two (2) years recent experience in a Sterile Processing Department.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program.
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification OR Registered Central Service Technician Certificate OR Surgical Technologist Certificate.
• Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
• Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fill orders from requesting departments.
• Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturers recommendations and validate functionality prior to storage.
• Validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy.
• Answer phones and manage inventory.
• Restock supplies and specialty carts per department policy.
• Order specialty beds and other patient equipment as needed.
• Disassemble, clean, or decontaminate surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations.
• Assemble, inspect, test, wrap, and date all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol.
• Operate all equipment in the Sterile Processing Department, including steam sterilizers and automated endoscope reprocessors.
• Use instrument and equipment tracking system for documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
• Examine and maintain the integrity of sterile packages.
• Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards for surgical procedures.
• Promote and improve customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED