Sterile Processing Specialist

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Sterile Processing Technician II to join our team at Kaiser Permanente in Harbor City, California. As a Sterile Processing Technician II, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest level of patient care by processing and sterilizing medical equipment and supplies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Decontaminate, clean, package, sterilize, store, and distribute medical/surgical equipment and supplies in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, and JC guidelines.
  • Fill orders from requesting departments and make equipment rounds to return soiled equipment to the Sterile Processing Department.
  • Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts, per department policy.
  • Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
  • Disassemble, clean, or decontaminate surgical instruments per manufacturers' recommendations, including ultrasonic cleaning.
  • Assemble, inspect, test, wrap, and date all OR sets, including specialty sets, per department protocol and manufacturers' recommendations.
  • Operate all equipment in the Sterile Processing Department, including steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.
  • Use instrument and equipment tracking systems in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department, including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
  • Examine and maintain the integrity of sterile packages.
  • Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.
  • Promote, ensure, and improve 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.
Requirements
  • Two (2) years recent experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital or a Surgical Technician with two (2) years recent experience 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 a Surgical Technician program.
  • Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification or Registered Central Service Technician Certificate or Surgical Technologist Certificate.
Preferred Qualifications
  • N/A.
Additional Requirements
  • Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
  • Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures.
  • Knowledge of medical, nursing, and surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a stressful environment.
  • Basic computer skills.
Notes
  • Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday weekend rotation.


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