The Sterile Procedures Equipment Technician performs all tasks involved in patient care equipment including pick-up, cleaning and decontamination, delivery and monitoring of unit par levels; handling and stocking supplies for SPD and the OR surgical rooms; cleaning and decontamination of code and specialty carts; and assisting the SPD team members in transport of case carts and supplies.
Compensation
Minimum rate of $19.04 Hourly
Responsibilities
Assists in processing of instruments, surgical trays, and surgical case carts
Cleans, disinfects, and terminally sterilizes instruments and equipment. Knowledgeable of the function, operation, and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment utilized for the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Responsibilities
Accurately assemble all components of trays used within area of responsibility
Keep equipment coordinator informed of any problems or suspected problems with the various pieces of equipment and instruments in their assigned area
Use various sterilization processes that are in place including steam, Sterrad and Steris
Maintain event related sterility according to procedure
Demonstrate understanding of the decontamination and sterilization process of instruments and equipment used throughout the hospital
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Certified in Sterile Processing and Distribution or obtain within two years of employment
Incorporates current knowledge of principles of decontamination, disinfection and sterilization in the clinical setting to provide indirect quality patient care.
Responsibilities
Maintain daily recording charts and biological/chemical tests from all sterilizers
Implement recall procedures for positive biological tests
Complete monthly reports of all monitoring processes
Monitor surgery schedule daily to anticipate instrument/supply needs
Sort reusable material based on decontamination methods
Responsible for the reprocessing of instrumentation of Surgery, Woman’s services, Emergency Department and all other areas utilizing sterile invasive technology.
Locations (3)
Palm Springs, California, United States
Indio, California, United States
Joshua Tree, California, United States
Responsibilities
Orients and trains new employees as appropriate
Works closely with OR staff to insure adequate and appropriate instrumentation for surgical procedures
Performs daily autoclave quality checks
Disassembles, cleans, and decontaminates medical instruments, supplies, and equipment using approved disinfectants
Responsible for the day-to-day activities in Sterile Central, including decontamination, assembly of kits, operation of washer/disinfector, steam and System 1 (Steris) sterilization, and maintaining inventory and quality assurance for surgical center materials.
Responsibilities
Decontamination and assembly of kits
Operate washer/disinfector and steam sterilization units
Monitor sterilization processes
Maintain inventory for sterile central and surgical center materials
The Sterile Processing Technician works under the direct supervision of the SPD Manager or SPD Shift Lead Tech, performing decontamination, assembly, autoclaving, and dispatch of sterile instruments, and maintaining quality control and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Decontaminates supplies and equipment
Thorough inspection and cleaning of washer drains
Follows proper loading technique for washer
Assembles instruments prior to washer/decontaminator
Processes hand washed items
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Nice to have: National certification in Sterile Processing
Nice to have: Six months experience in Sterile Processing
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