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Providence Sterile Processing Technician II in Santa Monica, California
Description:
Providence is calling a Sterile Processing Technician II for Full-Time Evening Shift to Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.
We are seeking a Central Supply Sterile Technician II who will conduct a variety of complex and detailed tasks to accomplish the effective, safe reprocessing of reusable devices in SPD, Surgery, and other hospital departments. Clean, disinfect, assemble, inspect, and sterilize complex, specialty instruments and equipment for surgical use. Operate Sterile Processing and Operating Room equipment. Complete OR and SPD recordkeeping pertaining to sterility assurance and instrument counts.
In this position you will:
Sterilize complex instruments, equipment, and supplies as required
Operate and monitor OR Steris System 1 sterilizer; Operates and monitors OR steam autoclaves
Retrieve and transport medical equipment from patient care units for decontamination
Utilize OR flash logs accurately and conducts emergent sterilization services for OR
Provide back-up labor support for OR instrument room staff
Clean, assemble, and sterilize OR specialty tray, doctor’s trays, and OR restocked trays
Conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of OR and SPD sterilizers
Interact directly with outside vendors regarding loaner trays and surgical supplies
Conduct processing and inventory control of reprocessed Respiratory Therapy and Nursery equipment
Comply with and initiate proper procedure in event of emergent sterilization of implants
Perform specific and complex biological, diagnostic and chemical testing for OR equipment
Assign to self directed or non supervised shifts in OR and SPD departments
Decontaminate instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established policies and procedures
Pick up, cleans, assemble, wrap, sterilize, store supplies and instrument trays
Operate SPD machinery safely and efficiently
Distribute supplies and equipment to user areas
Maintain adequate supplies to meet area needs, including inventory control, proper labeling, inspection, and labeling of packages
Conduct biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards
Sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies as required, handle and store instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of work areas
Complete paperwork pertaining to sterility assurance and instrument counts
Greet customers in a positive manner by introducing self, speaking clearly and with confidence, making appropriate eye contact
Qualifications:
Required qualifications for this position includes:
Registered or Certified Status from IAHCSMM or equivalent
Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions
Ability to follow highly detailed procedures
Ability to work as both a team member and in self directed roles
Knowledge of sterile technique, sterilization methodology and infection control practices
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
Training course in Central Service Technology
Three (3) years Instrumentation/sterilization in an acute hospital
About the hospital you will serve:
Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, is part of Providence Health & Services, an integrated, not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, medical clinics, home health services, affiliated services and educational facilities in the western United States. Founded in 1942, Providence Saint John’s Health Center enjoys a reputation for clinical excellence across many disciplines.
The 266-bed health center has a medical staff of more than 900 physicians, 1,800 employees and a host of volunteers who share a commitment to providing quality care for all.
For information on our comprehensive range of benefits, visit:
http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/
Our Mission
As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
About Us
Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Evening
Job Category: Sterile Processing Techs (Central Services Techs)
Location: California-Santa Monica
Req ID: 265914