Technician Certified-SPD-Full Time Varied-Temecula Valley Hospital

UHS • Temecula, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Central Sterile/Supply Technician will accurately perform quality control checks on instruments and equipment as well as ensure the sterilization of the instruments and equipment is up to standard. The Technician is responsible for making rounds to assure equipment is properly charged for usage. Accurately maintains all sterile or clean supplies and issues same to nursing units on request. The Technician should also understand and be able to demonstrate the difference in flashing techniques. They must possess the ability to accurately decontaminate, assemble and wrap instruments and trays for sterilizations along with assembling a wide variety of instrument sets along with keeping log of missing instruments and signing the instrument set list according to protocol, as assigned. In addition, the Technician will utilize/refer to surgeon preference cards when setting up trays and must demonstrate the ability to pull cases and prioritize instrumentation needs based on the surgery schedule.

Requirements

• One (1) year experience in surgical department in an acute care facility required.
• Sterile Processing certification or National Surgical Technician certification required.
• Current BLS obtained through AHA (American Heart Association) required.
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor certification required within one year of employment required.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on instruments and equipment.
• Ensure the sterilization of instruments and equipment is up to standard.
• Make rounds to assure equipment is properly charged for usage.
• Accurately maintain all sterile or clean supplies and issue same to nursing units on request.
• Understand and demonstrate the difference in flashing techniques.
• Accurately decontaminate, assemble and wrap instruments and trays for sterilization.
• Assemble a wide variety of instrument sets.
• Keep a log of missing instruments.
• Sign the instrument set list according to protocol.
• Utilize/refer to surgeon preference cards when setting up trays.
• Pull cases and prioritize instrumentation needs based on the surgery schedule.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan (part time or full time)
• 401k plan with company match (part time or full time)

What This Job Offers

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