Sterile Processing Technician II Baldwin Park - On-Call Evening Shift

Sterile Processing Technician II – Baldwin Park – On-Call Evening Shift Job Summary

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.

• Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments.
• Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturer recommendations, validate functionality prior to storage, and validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy.
• Answer phones.
• Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts (e.g., isolation, latex, crash carts) per department policy.
• Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.
• Disassemble, clean or decontaminate surgical instruments per manufacturer recommendations, including ultrasonic cleaning.
• Assemble, inspect, test, wrap and date all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol and manufacturer recommendations.
• Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department, including steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.
• Use instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department, documenting tests and sterilizer records.
• Examine and maintain 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.
• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.

• Two (2) years recent experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital OR as a Surgical Technician with two (2) years recent experience working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital.

• High School Diploma or 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.

• Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
• Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures; ability 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.

• This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.
• This is a variable position; start times may vary within the specific shift.
• Weekend hours may vary / Weekend rotation.
• Holiday requirement.
• Participates as a fully engaged member of the team.
• Committed to high quality standards.
• Strict adherence to attendance policy.