Peninsula Surgery Center
Sterile Processing Technician - Per Diem
Peninsula Surgery Center - Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
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Overview
The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for sterilizing and ensuring proper care of instruments.
Job Responsibilities
Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (shelves, counters, equipment) Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures Clean each item according to manufacturer's instructions Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy/procedure Accurately label each item with name and expiration date Correctly operate sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment Check equipment indicators for proper functioning Perform required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs Maintains inventory levels and accurate records Perform weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility Check for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary Maintain and update instrument tray inventory list Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED Certificate Training/courses in sterile technique, sterilization of instruments Qualifications and Skills
ASC experience preferred Strong ethical and moral character references Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and with their office personnel, coworkers, and other healthcare facilities in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, and general public Ability to make decisions and solve problems Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English Flexability a plus Variable shifts:
Must be able to work Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm, 8 hour shift Benefits
401k with profit sharing
Job Responsibilities
Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (shelves, counters, equipment) Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures Clean each item according to manufacturer's instructions Inspects instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy/procedure Accurately label each item with name and expiration date Correctly operate sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment Check equipment indicators for proper functioning Perform required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs Maintains inventory levels and accurate records Perform weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility Check for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary Maintain and update instrument tray inventory list Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED Certificate Training/courses in sterile technique, sterilization of instruments Qualifications and Skills
ASC experience preferred Strong ethical and moral character references Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and with their office personnel, coworkers, and other healthcare facilities in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, and general public Ability to make decisions and solve problems Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English Flexability a plus Variable shifts:
Must be able to work Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm, 8 hour shift Benefits
401k with profit sharing