SAH Sterile Processing Technician

Brown Medicine•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Performs sterile processing and inventory management activities for surgical sets, equipment, medical supplies, endoscopy items, and linen in support of Morton Hospital and satellite customers. Provides inventory management support through monitoring SPD stock levels, managing OR case carts, and restocking Patient Care Procedure Carts. Monitors and documents sterile processing procedures to ensure quality assurance standards are met. The role requires schedule flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays to accommodate staffing needs. The technician applies AAMI and JCAHO standards and Infection Control Guidelines to decontamination, preparation, assembly, packaging, high-level disinfection, and sterilization. Duties include inspecting instruments and packages, operating and monitoring sterilization equipment, managing processed inventory, attending required training, following department and hospital policies, and supporting department customers. Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, respect for cultural diversity, effective communication, and Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Sterile Processing/CPD Technician.
Active Certified/Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) status.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of sterile technique and sterilization, and of the care and handling of surgical instrumentation, tray preparation, and special procedure items.
Ability to operate all sterilization equipment.
Ability to comply with department and hospital procedures and policies.
Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
Good written and oral communication skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to work independently and to act respectfully and professionally, including under stressful situations.
Proficiency with Meditech, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Process surgical instrumentation, sets, equipment, expendable medical supplies, and linen in accordance with AAMI and JCAHO standards and Infection Control Guidelines.
Decontaminate surgical instruments, endoscopes, and equipment, and prepare, assemble, and package items using rigid containers, peel pouches, and wraps.
Apply appropriate high-level disinfection and sterilization methods to items being processed.
Inspect items for serviceability and function, and inspect sets and packages for integrity and proper preparation.
Test, monitor, handle, and load items for sterilization using Prev Vac/Gravity Steam, Sterrad, Steris sterilizers, and high-level disinfection equipment.
Manage the reorder, storage, location, and distribution of processed and stocked items in SPD.
Fill surgical case carts for the OR and Day Surgery and restock Patient Care Procedure Carts and department stock par levels.
Attend mandatory department in-services, meetings, and educational programs; follow up on required training and document instructional information.
Participate in Quality Improvement Programs and remain familiar with department, Morton Hospital, and Steward Healthcare policies and procedures.
Support departmental professionalism and teamwork, report to work on schedule, complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently, and assist in unassigned areas as workload requires.
Support internal and external customers through communication, prioritization, and technical reference guidance.
Apply safe work techniques, including ergonomics, body mechanics, and PPE and infection-control principles.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and colleagues respectfully; communicate across cultural differences and use interpreters when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.