Sterile Processing Tech (SPD) - Full Time, Evening/Mid (Culver City)

About the Role

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies, instrumentation, and equipment dispensed throughout the hospital. Prepares equipment and ensures proper handling and storage of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. Participates in special projects and departmental performance improvement initiatives as requested. Performs related clerical functions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepares documents, forms, and reports, and completes ad hoc projects/duties in a timely manner, as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains effective filing systems, provides excellent departmental telephone coverage, and completes additional clerical duties as assigned.
• Ensures the work area is clean, clutter-free, and organized.
• Actively engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.
• Ensures patients' privacy and dignity at all times.

Requirements

• One year of experience in a Sterile Processing/Central Sterile Department.
• Graduate of an accredited program for Sterile Processing OR Graduate of an accredited program for Surgical Technology with SPD Certification within one year of employment.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Computer literacy and proficiency.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only).

Preferred Qualifications

• SPD Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently
• Climb or Balance - Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently
• Driving - None

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Pay Rate: $26.96 - $36.23 per hour.