Sterile Processing Technician I/SouthBay
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Summary
Decontaminates, cleans, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical/surgical equipment and supplies in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, JC guidelines as required.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for filling 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.
Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy.
Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
Disassembles, cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.
Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates simple sets per department protocol according manufacturers recommendations.
Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.
Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.
Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.
Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.
Able to work in a collaborative environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.
Experience
Basic Qualifications
N/A.
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).
Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program.
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements
Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures; be able to articulate on soaps and detergents, methods of packaging, types of sterilization methods and parameters, infection control practices, high-level disinfection practices, and safe practices in Sterile Processing Department.
Knowledge of medical, nursing, and surgical supplies and equipment.
Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms required.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a stressful environment.
Basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year recent experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital or ambulatory setting.
Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician national certification preferred.
Notes
Weekend rotation.
This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
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Decontaminates, cleans, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical/surgical equipment and supplies in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, JC guidelines as required.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for filling 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.
Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy.
Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
Disassembles, cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.
Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates simple sets per department protocol according manufacturers recommendations.
Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.
Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.
Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.
Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.
Able to work in a collaborative environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.
Experience
Basic Qualifications
N/A.
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).
Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program.
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements
Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures; be able to articulate on soaps and detergents, methods of packaging, types of sterilization methods and parameters, infection control practices, high-level disinfection practices, and safe practices in Sterile Processing Department.
Knowledge of medical, nursing, and surgical supplies and equipment.
Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms required.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a stressful environment.
Basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year recent experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital or ambulatory setting.
Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician national certification preferred.
Notes
Weekend rotation.
This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
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