Sterile Processing Tech I

5 months ago

Palo Alto, United States Stanford Health Care Full time

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Evening - 08 Hour (United States of America)


This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Sterile Processing (SP) Technician I is responsible for supporting the operations of the Sterile Processing Department of the Hospital. The Sterile Processing Technician I will participate in the all activities/duties of the Department by following policy and procedure for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization and storage of all patient care instrumentation, equipment and supplies. Performs tasks in decontamination, assembly of instruments, sterilization, and may work in sterile cores of the Operating rooms. Participates in the departmental patient safety and performance improvement initiatives.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

Assists with training of new staff. Assures the prudent use of resources and efficiently maintains inventory. Follows Hospital Safety and Infection Prevention policy and guidelines for self, patients, visitors and employees. Maintains professional behavior and appearance. Maintains professional self-development by participating in educational opportunities available both internally and externally. Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems for shift work activity. Reports any discrepancies or unusual activity to the Acting Lead Technician, Lead Technician, or Supervisor. Participates in and complies with departmental and institutional regulatory requirements, policy and procedure pertaining to: quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance. Actively participates in quality improvement issues with appropriate monitoring and documentation. Participates in Hospital Departmental Committees and Task Forces as requested. Performs duties by following the policy and procedures of the hospital and the Sterile Processing Department. Works collaboratively with peers to achieve department’s goals and organization’s vision. Performs technical tasks while conforming to standard procedures and methods used to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute supplies and instrumentation within the applicable Federal, State and other regulatory agencies including the Joint Commission. Prepares assigned shift work report of activity and appraises Acting Lead Technician, Lead Technician of issues and needs. Promotes a positive work environment by practicing good communication, diversity awareness and teamwork.


Education Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Preferred High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required


Experience Qualifications

None


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to clean, sterilize, assemble, and store medical supplies and equipment according to established standards and procedures Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population Ability to follow policies and procedures regarding all aspects of an assignment including basic arithmetic and inventory calculations Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job Knowledge of and experience with surgical instrumentation, sterilization practices, and surgical supplies and case cart assembly Knowledge of basic medical terminology; sterilization methods and equipment, supply distribution, storage and inventory control Knowledge of surgical instrument processing, including the assembly of complex surgical instrument sets in all services


Licenses and Certifications

CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician within 1 Year or CSPDT - Sterile Process/Dist Tech


These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $32.32 - $36.24 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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