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Kaiser Permanente · 1 month ago

Sterile Processing Technician II Woodland Hills - Full Time Evening Shift

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II. The role involves decontaminating, cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, storing, and distributing medical and surgical equipment in accordance with various health guidelines.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments

Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturers 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 manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning

Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol according manufacturers 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

Qualification

Sterile Processing CertificationInstrument Processing TechniquesSterilization MethodsBasic Computer SkillsCustomer ServiceMultitaskingCollaboration

Required

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

High School Diploma or General Education Development (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; 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