Sterile Processing Technician

Overview

Join Us in Transforming Lives Every Day At One Legacy, every moment counts. As the nation's largest organ, eye, and tissue recovery organization, we are dedicated to saving lives and sharing hope. Guided by our values of integrity, compassion, stewardship, diversity and inclusion, urgency, innovation and excellence, and collaboration, our team works tirelessly to honor every gift of donation. This is more than a job;

it’s an opportunity to make a profound impact on countless lives.

Full-time;
Non-Exempt

Sunday - Thursday from 6:00am - 2:30pm. Training

Hours:

Monday - Friday from 6:00am - 2:30pm.

In-person

Azusa and Redlands, CA.

Some travel. Required to travel by personal auto or company auto.

The Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) is responsible for the instruments used to facilitate organ, eye, and tissue donation, including the core responsibilities of decontamination, instrument wrapping, autoclave usage, and quality control release for recovery use. The SPT will be the subject matter expert for using the instrument washer, supplies utilized to support sterilization, and the areas for quality control release. The SPT will maintain a clean work environment and be responsible for cleaning the sterilization areas.

The SPT will ensure that Central Supply Operations and Policy and Procedures relating to the functions described below are compliant with all regulatory requirements. Performs all duties and responsibilities in compliance with policies and procedures, regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Processes used instruments through the decontamination process.
• Restocks solutions used to clean the instruments and work space.
• Loads and operates instrument washer and learns key functions of the machine, including powering machine on/off, cycle settings and adjustments, notifications of machine issues, and how to tag the equipment as inoperable following One Legacy P&Ps.
• Oversees solution maintenance, including communication when solution stock levels fall below par levels for reordering, preparation of solutions, and proper disposal of solutions prior to expiration.

• Inspects and ensures instruments have been thoroughly washed.
• Utilizes correct wrapping technique for instrument type, and includes protective coverings as applicable.
• Loads the autoclave machine using the correct load configuration based on instrument types.
• Verifies the autoclave is running appropriately for specified cycle. If the autoclave cycle fails or aborts, the SPT is responsible for communication to management for guidance on corrective action for the machine.
• Documents all activities associated with the use of the autoclave for sterilization procedures as outlined in One Legacy P&Ps.
• Communicates with management for inventory stock replenishment.

• Safely removes instruments from autoclave and places instruments to quarantine hold.
• Documents instruments undergoing biological indicator quarantine hold.
• Initiates biological indicator testing process.
• Reads and interprets results of biological indicator process.
• Releases or rejects instruments appropriately as determined by biological indicator process.

• Participates in rotating and shelving items, tracking inventory levels and discarding outdated items to ensure adequate levels for clinical readiness.
• Participates in med gas tank rotation and monitoring to ensure adequate air supply is available.
• Arranges sharpening and repairing of instruments as needed or required.
• Ensures cleanliness of Central Supply areas at each One Legacy facility as outlined in One Legacy’s Policies and Procedures.
• Performs inspections of all One Legacy recovery facilities; frequency of inspections is at the discretion of management.

• Attends all department staff meetings, annual hazard communication and control safety training sessions for Cal-OSHA, contract processors, and other training programs as deemed necessary by the Project Manager of Organs and Tissue Operations.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in compliance with policies and procedures, regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, and other applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Performs quality control practices as defined by the policies and procedures.
• Supports the organization’s Standards of Professional Conduct as outlined in the One Legacy Employee Handbook, and the mission, vision and values.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Periodically works “after hours” in case of emergencies.
• Works overtime as needed/required based on department needs.

• Eye protection
• Face protection
• Gown
• Mask
• Non-sterile medical gloves
• Sterile medical gloves
• Protective shoe covers
• Head cover

Education: Associates Degree from a two year college, completion of Surgical…