Kaiser Permanente
Sterile Processing Tech II - Baldwin Park FT Temp 90 days
Kaiser Permanente - Baldwin Park, California, United States, 91706
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Sterile Processing Tech II - Baldwin Park FT Temp 90 Days
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. Essential responsibilities include: Filling orders from requesting departments. Making equipment rounds and returning soiled equipment to SPD; cleaning equipment per manufacturers recommendations and validating functionality prior to storage; validating PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy. Answering phones. Inventorying and restocking supplies and specialty carts per department policy. Ordering specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice. Disassembling, cleaning, or decontaminating surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning. Assembling, inspecting, testing, wrapping, and dating all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol according to manufacturers recommendations. Operating all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers. Using the instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records. Examining and maintaining integrity of sterile packages. Preparing OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures. Promoting, ensuring, and improving customer service to internal and external customers. Able to work in a collaborative environment. Performing other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service. Basic qualifications include: 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. Additional requirements include: 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. Preferred qualifications are not available. Notes: Committed to high quality standards. Participates as a fully engaged team member. Adheres to attendance policy. Weekend and holiday work requirement. This is a temporary position for approximately three (3) months. Primary Location: California, Baldwin Park, Baldwin Park Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Evening Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 02:00 PM Working Hours End: 10:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Temporary Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Baldwin Park Med Center - MaterialMgmt-CentralProcessing - 0801 Pay Range: $27.57 - $30.55 / hour Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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. Essential responsibilities include: Filling orders from requesting departments. Making equipment rounds and returning soiled equipment to SPD; cleaning equipment per manufacturers recommendations and validating functionality prior to storage; validating PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy. Answering phones. Inventorying and restocking supplies and specialty carts per department policy. Ordering specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice. Disassembling, cleaning, or decontaminating surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning. Assembling, inspecting, testing, wrapping, and dating all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol according to manufacturers recommendations. Operating all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers. Using the instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records. Examining and maintaining integrity of sterile packages. Preparing OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures. Promoting, ensuring, and improving customer service to internal and external customers. Able to work in a collaborative environment. Performing other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service. Basic qualifications include: 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. Additional requirements include: 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. Preferred qualifications are not available. Notes: Committed to high quality standards. Participates as a fully engaged team member. Adheres to attendance policy. Weekend and holiday work requirement. This is a temporary position for approximately three (3) months. Primary Location: California, Baldwin Park, Baldwin Park Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Evening Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 02:00 PM Working Hours End: 10:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Temporary Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Baldwin Park Med Center - MaterialMgmt-CentralProcessing - 0801 Pay Range: $27.57 - $30.55 / hour Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.