Job Information
Kaiser Permanente Sterile Processing Tech-MV in Moreno Valley, California
Job Summary:
Under immediate supervision - cleans, decontaminates, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical instruments, supplies in accordance with TITLE 22 requirements and The Joint Commission standards. Fills requests from user areas.
Essential Responsibilities:
Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibility and applicable state, federal and local laws.
Disassembles, cleans and decontaminates medical instruments, supplies and equipment using approved disinfectants, detergent soap, ultrasonic cleaning
Assembles, inspects, test, wraps an dates medial instruments, supplies and equipment using such guides as illustrated manuals or lists aseptically
Notifies Supervisor of needed repairs
Use of sterilizers for all processed medical supplies and equipment
Issues according to priority of need; delivers equipment and supplies as needed
Updates equipment inventory by logging in and out equipment with current program (SPM)
Cleans, disinfects patient equipment as needed
Biological testing on Sterilizers
Observes sterile technique
Cleans and maintains GI scopes according to manufacture IFUs (instructions for use) and hospital policy
Reviews OR preference cards to supply instruments
Promotes, ensures and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service
Performs other duties as required
Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed
Pay Grade: 07
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
N/A
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, basic microbiology, basic anatomy and physiology
Ability to learn and apply comprehensive knowledge of surgical instruments to distinguish appropriate instruments and to distinguish sterile from non-sterile and soiled
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to lift 60 pounds and move in excess of 200 pounds
Ability to tolerate standing
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a stressful environment
Ability to distinguish and hear audible alarms
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year recent experience as an SPD Tech or Surgical Tech
Certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD preferred
Completion of Accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Tech Program
Medical Terminology preferred
Notes:
• Rotating Weekends.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Sterile Processing Tech-MV
LOCATION: Moreno Valley, California
REQNUMBER: 1340795
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.