Sterile Processing Tech

4 weeks ago


Torrance, United States Torrance Memorial Medical Center Full time
Description

The Sterile Processing Technician II provides support services to the operating room and other departments throughout the organization. This position is responsible for decontamination, assembly, sterilization of instrumentation, and cleaning of equipment for patient use on the floors.Core Competencies
  • Cleans carts, surgical instruments, power and specialty equipment, using washer/disinfectors, sonic washer and dryer, and cart washers
  • Sorts, assembles and wraps/containerizes instruments and specialty equipment for sterilization in 8 out of 13 Service Lines: General, GYN, Plastics/Burn, Urology, Ophthalmology, ENT/Dental, Robotic, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic, Spine, Neurosurgery, and Pediatrics according to department standards
  • Distributes and or stores instruments and equipment according to department standards
  • Checks procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy, consistency and condition of instruments and initials all work performed.
  • Makes daily rounds to floors and departments to pick up soiled instruments and equipment.
  • Cleans and disinfects soiled equipment and instruments thoroughly.
  • Maintains and operates the washer/disinfectors, cart lift, and cart washer as recommended by the manufacturer
  • Communicates any special requests to oncoming shift
  • Checks equipment to determine proper functioning, and notifies appropriate person to resolve any issues identified
  • Assembles and packages linen for OR case carts and other departments throughout the hospital as necessary.
  • Assists in assembling operating room case carts.
  • Sterilizes instruments and supplies using steam, Sterrad, or Steris System 1E sterilizers
  • Monitors sterilizers, washer/disinfectors and other equipment for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to appropriate person
  • Maintains sterilization records and other documentation as necessary
  • Attends seminars and in-services to maintain certification and up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing methods and practices
  • Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
  • Maintains knowledge in all sterilization, CDPH and Joint Commission regulatory standards, identifies any gaps or deficiencies and reports immediately for correction.
  • Adheres to and demonstrates ability to follow policies and procedures related to preparation and packaging of instrumentation.
  • Adheres to and demonstrates ability to follow policies and procedures related to decontamination.
  • Performs Quality Control checks on procedure trays and instrument sets for accuracy, consistency and condition of instruments and initials all work performed
  • Assists with cross training to new specialties
  • Assists and supports a new or transferred employee through a planned orientation.
  • Maintains current level by providing 1 in service annually, or is a super user for new product/device or other activity submitted for approval by manager.
  • Takes after hours call in the surgery department

Experience
Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience1experience as a Sterile Processing Tech
Additional InformationCompletion of formal CRCST or Surgical Technology program.License / Certification Requirements
Must obtain CRCST within 24 months from date hired, transfer date, completion of Sterile Proc Training Program
Compensation Range:
$21.53 - $31.51 / hour
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