Sterile Processing Technician II (Woodland Hills - Part-Time Day)

About the role

This position is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing medical/surgical equipment and supplies in compliance with relevant guidelines.

Responsibilities

- Fills orders from requesting departments. - Performs equipment rounds and returns soiled equipment to Sterile Processing (SPD); cleans equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and validates functionality before storage; validates Preventive Maintenance (PM) status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy. - Answers phones. - Restocks supplies and specialty carts per department policy. - Orders specialty beds and other patient equipment based on medical center practice. - Disassembles, cleans, or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer's recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning. - Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps, and dates all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol according to manufacturer’s recommendations. - Operates 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. - Utilizes instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records. - Examines and maintains the integrity of sterile packages. - Prepares OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures. - Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers. - Works collaboratively in a team environment. - Performs other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.

Requirements

- Two (2) years recent experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital OR two (2) years recent experience as a Surgical Technician working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital. - High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED). - Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours OR completion of a Surgical Technician program. - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification OR Registered Central Service Technician Certificate OR Surgical Technologist Certificate.

Qualifications

- Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization. - Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures; ability 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.

Skills

- None listed specifically.

Benefits

None listed specifically.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

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