Central Sterile Processing Technician II

3 weeks ago


Lake Oswego, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

Job Summary:

An advanced position under indirect supervision of the Department Supervisor that performs cleaning, decontamination, assembly, wrapping, or containerization, sterilization, biological monitoring, quality assurance, and distribution of reusable instrument trays, medical supplies, and equipment throughout the Medical Centers, ambulatory surgery centers, and outpatient medical/dental clinics.

This position independently performs the full scope of all central sterile processing functions with an emphasis on rapid and correct assessment and response to critical situations in the OR and/or other medical units.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Clean, decontaminate, inspect, and track reusable instrumentation.
  • Observe decontamination policies and procedures.
  • Utilize personal protective equipment where appropriate.
  • Disassemble, clean, identify, and separate varied and complex OR instrumentation, assemble, and package instrumentation singles/trays in preparation for sterilization.
  • Sterilize items according to product requirements, including compliance with all ETO, Sterrad, and Steam regulatory and safety requirements.
  • Monitor parameters on all equipment.
  • Identify, reassemble, and stage varied and complex OR instrument trays.
  • Collect and/or receive from the medical center and/or outpatient clinics unused reusable instruments and equipment for decontamination and processing.
  • Stock OR case carts and perform instrument turnovers in the OR when called and distribute medical supplies as needed.
  • Respond to emergency OR calls as requested.
  • Have working knowledge of surgical procedures and accurately provide appropriate instrumentation and service.
  • Perform quality assurance, documentation, and quality control activities on all instrumentation, equipment, and biological testing appropriately to CSP policies and procedures.
  • Perform darts and biologicals in OR daily.
  • Consistently demonstrate excellent customer service in a healthcare environment.
  • Apply knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Experience: N/A
  • Education: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
  • License, Certification, Registration: Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification or Registered Central Service Technician Certificate.
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Able to work with indirect supervision or independently for the full scope of all designated competency levels in CSP.
    • Able to effectively assist other staff in the course of their daily work and training cycles.
    • Full knowledge of work environment and potential critical sense of urgency and timely response.
    • Demonstrated effective English communication skills, both oral and written.
    • Assist in developing changes in the work environment and related assignments.
    • Commitment to task.
    • Must be able to communicate clearly.
    • Demonstrated conflict/problem resolution skills.
    • Demonstrated effective time management skills.
    • Able to stoop, bend, push, pull repetitively the full duration of shift.
    • Able to lift sixty-five (65) pounds and carry a distance of one hundred (100) feet or less for the full duration of shift.
    • Able to push or pull a cart weighing up to three hundred fifty (350) pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Primary Location:

Oregon, Clackamas, Regional Supply Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Evening

Workdays:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start:

05:00 PM

Working Hours End:

01:30 AM

Job Schedule:

Full-time

Job Type:

Standard Worker

Standard Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

W06|SEIU|Local 49

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Department:

Portland Regional Supply Ctr - Central Supply

Pay Range:

$31.41/hour

Travel:

No

On-site:

Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building, or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

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.

We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work.

Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.



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