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Technician II - Sterile Processing - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) Union)

Keck Medicine of USC · Los Angeles, CA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$27.45–$46.68/hrFull-time
We need to produce HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes description. We need to decide sections: maybe About the role (summary), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits? Pay is given: hourly rate range $27.45 - $46.68. So we need a Pay section. Schedule not mentioned. Benefits not mentioned. So we include About the role (maybe "About the role" heading), Responsibilities (list of duties), Qualifications (list), Pay (hourly rate). Also maybe "Departmental Specific Summary" but that's part of description. We'll include essential duties as responsibilities. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like "Apply Current employees apply here". Also remove "Keck Hospital of USC..." description? That's about the organization, could be part of About the role. Keep substantive info. We need to preserve all substantive info: description of role, duties, qualifications, pay range. Let's extract: Under general supervision... The Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)II serve with basic knowledge... responsible for decontaminating, operationally checking, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation and implants throughout the organization. Operate Steam (autoclave) and H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) sterilizers, sonic equipment, automated washers and heat sealers. Store, date, rotate and distribute reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation. All in accordance with department and manufacturer IFU guidelines. Departmental Specific Summary Essential Duties (list): - Assemble and package surgical/clinic procedure instrument sets following protocols established by electronic count sheets and manufacturer IFU. - Operationally check instrumentation for functionality and cleanliness - Disassemble instruments/equipment, remove gross contamination, manually wash instruments, decontaminate and load automated washers according to manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU). - Operate and maintain sterilization and disinfection equipment according to established protocols and professional standards. - Maintain sterilization documentation related to items processed, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting. - Dispense sterile instrumentation to appropriate locations in the Sterile Storage and OR. - Maintain sterile inventory through par level maintenance, stock rotation, and quality assurance. - Proper distribution of sterile clinic instrumentation. - Maintain timely and efficient process flows through communication with outside departments and sterile processing technicians in other assignments. - Train and assist other Sterile Processing Technicians in the duties listed above. - Troubleshoot and address routine equipment, instrument, and customer issues. - Interface with OR, ancillary departments, and other customers to resolve issues. - Receive loaner trays via Casechek and communicate with outside companies to help resolve instrument issues. - Prepares loads, operates equipment involved in sterilization processes. - Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all SPD policies/procedures/SOPs in performance of duties. - Prepares OR case carts and places any missing items on the OR shortage list. - Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization. - Obtain knowledge of documentation and logging of information and use of the Censitrac tracking system - May train or provide guidance or work direction to the Sterile Processing Technician I as needed. - Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications: - High School or equivalent - Specialized/technical training: Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or an accredited Surgical Technician program. If no completion of program, must have an additional three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Tech. - 1 year Sterile Processing - Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation. - Ability to operate complex machinery including washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers. - Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks. - Knowledge of medical terminology - Sterile Processing Certification: Current Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD) or Valid Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP or ABHES certification (Must be maintained by renewal before expiration date). - Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) Pay: The hourly rate range for this position is $27.45 - $46.68. We also have description of Keck Hospital: could be part of About the role. We need sections: About the role (maybe includes the initial description and hospital info). Responsibilities (list of duties). Qualifications (list). Pay (hourly rate). No Benefits, Schedule. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We must output only HTML fragment, no /. Use

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    for prose. We need to ensure we don't duplicate content. Let's craft. Section About the role: combine the initial supervisory sentence and hospital description. Paragraph: "Under general supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Sterile Processing Educator, the Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) II serves with basic knowledge of Sterile Processing techniques/skills and is responsible for decontaminating, operationally checking, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation and implants throughout the organization. Operate Steam (autoclave) and H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) sterilizers, sonic equipment, automated washers and heat sealers. Store, date, rotate and distribute reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation. All in accordance with department and manufacturer IFU guidelines." Then another paragraph about Keck Hospital: "Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials." That seems fine. Responsibilities: list each duty as

  • . We'll need to ensure we capture all duties from the list. Let's enumerate: - Assemble and package surgical/clinic procedure instrument sets following protocols established by electronic count sheets and manufacturer IFU. - Operationally check instrumentation for functionality and cleanliness - Disassemble instruments/equipment, remove gross contamination, manually wash instruments, decontaminate and load automated washers according to manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU). - Operate and maintain sterilization and disinfection equipment according to established protocols and professional standards. - Maintain sterilization documentation related to items processed, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting. - Dispense sterile instrumentation to appropriate locations in the Sterile Storage and OR. - Maintain sterile inventory through par level maintenance, stock rotation, and quality assurance. - Proper distribution of sterile clinic instrumentation. - Maintain timely and efficient process flows through communication with outside departments and sterile processing technicians in other assignments. - Train and assist other Sterile Processing Technicians in the duties listed above. - Troubleshoot and address routine equipment, instrument, and customer issues. - Interface with OR, ancillary departments, and other customers to resolve issues. - Receive loaner trays via Casechek and communicate with outside companies to help resolve instrument issues. - Prepares loads, operates equipment involved in sterilization processes. - Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all SPD policies/procedures/SOPs in performance of duties. - Prepares OR case carts and places any missing items on the OR shortage list. - Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization. - Obtain knowledge of documentation and logging of information and use of the Censitrac tracking system - May train or provide guidance or work direction to the Sterile Processing Technician I as needed. - Performs all other duties as assigned. We'll keep them as is. Qualifications: list each bullet. - High School or equivalent - Specialized/technical training: Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or an accredited Surgical Technician program. If no completion of program, must have an additional three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Tech. - 1 year Sterile Processing - Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation. - Ability to operate complex machinery including washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers. - Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks. - Knowledge of medical terminology - Sterile Processing Certification: Current Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD) or Valid Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP or ABHES certification (Must be maintained by renewal before expiration date). - Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) Pay:

    The hourly rate range for this position is $27.45 - $46.68.

    We must not include any other sections. Now produce HTML fragment. Make sure to wrap each section with

    heading then content. Let's craft:

    About the role

    Under general supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Sterile Processing Educator, the Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) II serves with basic knowledge of Sterile Processing techniques/skills and is responsible for decontaminating, operationally checking, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation and implants throughout the organization. Operate Steam (autoclave) and H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) sterilizers, sonic equipment, automated washers and heat sealers. Store, date, rotate and distribute reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation. All in accordance with department and manufacturer IFU guidelines.

    Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

    Responsibilities

    • Assemble and package surgical/clinic procedure instrument sets following protocols established by electronic count sheets and manufacturer IFU.
    • Operationally check instrumentation for functionality and cleanliness
    • Disassemble instruments/equipment, remove gross contamination, manually wash instruments, decontaminate and load automated washers according to manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
    • Operate and maintain sterilization and disinfection equipment according to established protocols and professional standards.
    • Maintain sterilization documentation related to items processed, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
    • Dispense sterile instrumentation to appropriate locations in the Sterile Storage and OR.
    • Maintain sterile inventory through par level maintenance, stock rotation, and quality assurance.
    • Proper distribution of sterile clinic instrumentation.
    • Maintain timely and efficient process flows through communication with outside departments and sterile processing technicians in other assignments.
    • Train and assist other Sterile Processing Technicians in the duties listed above.
    • Troubleshoot and address routine equipment, instrument, and customer issues.
    • Interface with OR, ancillary

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