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Sterile Processing Technician II - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, California |
About this job
Description: Decontaminates, cleans, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical / surgical, equipment and supplies in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, JC guidelines as required.
Essential Functions:
* Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments.
* Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturer's recommendations and validate functionality prior to storage; validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy.
* Answer phones.
* Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy.
* Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
* Disassembles, cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer's recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.
* Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol according manufacturer's recommendations.
* Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.
* Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
* Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.
* Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.
* Promotes, ensures, and improves 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.
Internal Bidding Period Is: 07/07/2017 to 07/13/2017
Pay Grade: 22
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
* Two (2) years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital OR as a Surgical Technician with two (2) years of recent experience working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital.
Education
* HS Diploma / GED.
* Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program.
License, Certification, Registration
* Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician National Certification required.
Additional Requirements:
* Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
* Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures; 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 Department.
* Knowledge of medical, nursing, and surgical supplies and equipment.
* Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms required.
* Ability to multitask and prioritize in a stressful environment.
* Basic computer skills.
Notes:
* This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
Primary Location: California,Los Angeles,Los Angeles Medical Center 4867 W. Sunset Blvd. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Evening Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 3:00 PM Working Hours End: 11:30 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: United Healthcare Workers - West Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Category: Patient Care Services (Non RN) Department: Sterile Processing Travel: No
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Essential Functions:
* Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments.
* Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturer's recommendations and validate functionality prior to storage; validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy.
* Answer phones.
* Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy.
* Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
* Disassembles, cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer's recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.
* Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol according manufacturer's recommendations.
* Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.
* Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
* Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.
* Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.
* Promotes, ensures, and improves 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.
Internal Bidding Period Is: 07/07/2017 to 07/13/2017
Pay Grade: 22
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
* Two (2) years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital OR as a Surgical Technician with two (2) years of recent experience working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital.
Education
* HS Diploma / GED.
* Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program.
License, Certification, Registration
* Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician National Certification required.
Additional Requirements:
* Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
* Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures; 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 Department.
* Knowledge of medical, nursing, and surgical supplies and equipment.
* Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms required.
* Ability to multitask and prioritize in a stressful environment.
* Basic computer skills.
Notes:
* This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
Primary Location: California,Los Angeles,Los Angeles Medical Center 4867 W. Sunset Blvd. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Shift: Evening Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 3:00 PM Working Hours End: 11:30 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: United Healthcare Workers - West Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Category: Patient Care Services (Non RN) Department: Sterile Processing Travel: No
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