Sterile Processing Tech II

Description : 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 Functions : - Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments.- Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD;

clean equipment per manufacturer's 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 manufacturer's recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.
• Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol according manufacturer's 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. Pay Grade : 22Basic Qualifications : Experience Two (2) years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital OR as a Surgical Technician with two (2) years of recent experience working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital.

Education HS Diploma / GED. Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program.

License, Certification, Registration Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician National Certification required.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 safepractices 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 : N / A.

Notes : This is an on-call position, days and hours may vary. Committed to high quality standards; participates as a team member.

Rotate weekends; shifts may change per operational needs. This is an 8-hour status, per diem position. Certification required.

Must be able to work variable shifts. Primary Location : California,Baldwin Park,Baldwin Park Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours : 1 Shift : Variable Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start : 12 : 00 AM Working Hours End : 11 : 59 PM Job Schedule : Call-in / On-Call Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group / Union Affiliation : B01SEIULocal 399 Job Level : Individual Contributor Department : Baldwin Park Med Center - MaterialMgmt-CentralProcessing - 0801 Pay Range : $24.

77 - $27.45 Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do.

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