Sterile Processing Technician II

1 day ago


Northridge, California, United States Dignity Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Sterile Processing Technician II to join our team at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center. As a key member of our Central Sterilization department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest level of patient care and safety.

Responsibilities
  • Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established policies and procedures.
  • Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize medical devices following manufacturer's recommendations and established protocols.
  • Operate cleaning and sterilization equipment in the department according to manufacturer's instructions and established procedures.
  • Perform biological tests and maintain recording devices on all autoclaves.
  • Inspect instruments to ensure good working condition and send them out for repair or sharpening as needed.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area and sterile fields in operating rooms.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of sterilization, asepsis, infection control, and universal safety precautions.
  • Prepare self and work area for potential emergencies such as fire and earthquakes.
  • Demonstrate organizational skills, cost-consciousness, and quality assurance procedures in performance of job tasks.
  • Effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisory staff as necessary to ensure effective functioning of operating room activities.
  • Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and fill surgical case cart requisitions using hospital computer system.
  • Comply with established Hospital and departmental policies, protocols, procedures, and objectives.
  • Establish and maintain professional, cooperative interpersonal relationships with other staff members, physicians, patients, patient family members, and the public as appropriate while assuring confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Assemble, inspect, wrap, and label all O.R. sets, including specialty sets, per department protocol according to manufacturer recommendations.
  • Assist in maintaining supply levels of all items required for department stock, communicating with those responsible for ordering.
  • Must 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 safe practices in Sterile Processing.
  • Report broken instrumentation and equipment.
  • Independently operate all equipment of SPD.
  • Able to handle flexible scopes after manual cleaning has been completed.
  • Effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisory staff as necessary to ensure effective functioning of operating room activities.
  • Will act as preceptor, mentor, and role model for other staff members and/or assist with departmental orientation as required.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of two years experience with surgical instrumentation required.
  • Minimum two years prior sterile processing or surgical tech experience required.
  • Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program required.
  • High School Graduate or equivalent required.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.
  • CRCST (HPSA) required within 6-months of hire/transfer for Certified Surgical Technologist.
  • Current AHA BLS card required.
  • Fire Card (within 90 days of hire) required.
Pay Range

$32.37/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.



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