Sterile Processing Technician II - West Valley Main OR (West Hills)

Description

Under the general direction of the Sterile Processing Tech Manager and the Management Services Officers (MSO), serve as an instrument technician within the Surgical Supply division of the main operating rooms. Ability to process surgical instrumentation in a decontamination setting and assembly and sterilization of instrument trays, which are necessary to provide continuous service for all surgical procedure rooms. Operate steam and H2O2 sterilizers, sonic equipment, washers, heat sealers and dumb waiter. Store, date and rotate supplies according to TJC and CMS guidelines. Duties include distrubution and reprocessing of central supply items and equipment for hospital at large.

Qualifications

At least 6 months working experience in Sterile

Processing.

• CRCST certification (IAHCSMM) preferred.

Graduate of accredited Sterile Processing program, Surgical

Tech program or relevant experience.

Ability to lift surgical trays weighing up to 25lbs, handle

surgical case carts weighing up to 200lbs.

Working knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile fields and

the principles of an Operating Room decontamination required.

Prefer demonstrated skills in proper maintenance and cleaning

of instrumentation.

Correct use of various decontamination equipment and

instrument / tray sterilizers.

Working knowledge of bacteriology and medical terminology

preferred.

Oral and written skills to collect and relay information

accurately.

Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative

working relationship with all staff. Skill in performing calmly during emergent

and / or stressful situations by taking an appropriate action.

Skill in working as

part of a team.

Ability in the correct usage of proper English grammar and

vocabulary to orient and train team members.