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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital · 3 months ago

Sterile Processing Technician II - Sterile Processing - Full Time 8 Hour Evenings (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.39/hr - $44.88/hr

1+ years exp

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician II to join their team. The role involves decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical and clinical instrumentation while adhering to established protocols and guidelines.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Assemble and package surgical/clinic procedure instrument sets following protocols established by electronic count sheets and manufacturer IFU. Operationally check instrumentation for functionality and cleanliness

Disassemble instruments/equipment, remove gross contamination, manually wash instruments, decontaminate and load automated washers according to manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU)

Operate and maintain sterilization and disinfection equipment according to established protocols and professional standards. Maintain sterilization documentation related to items processed, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Dispense sterile instrumentation to appropriate locations in the Sterile Storage and OR. Maintain sterile inventory through par level maintenance, stock rotation, and quality assurance. Proper distribution of sterile clinic instrumentation

Maintain timely and efficient process flows through communication with outside departments and sterile processing technicians in other assignments. Train and assist other Sterile Processing Technicians in the duties listed above

Troubleshoot and address routine equipment, instrument, and customer issues. Interface with OR, ancillary departments, and other customers to resolve issues. Receive loaner trays via Casechek and communicate with outside companies to help resolve instrument issues

Prepares loads, operates equipment involved in sterilization processes

Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all SPD policies/procedures/SOPs in performance of duties

Prepares OR case carts and places any missing items on the OR shortage list. Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization

Obtain knowledge of documentation and logging of information and use of the Censitrac tracking system

May train or provide guidance or work direction to the Sterile Processing Technician I as needed

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Sterile Processing CertificationSurgical Technician ProgramSterilization Equipment OperationMedical TerminologyComputer Systems KnowledgeComplex Task ManagementFire Life Safety Training

Required

High School or equivalent

Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or an accredited Surgical Technician program. If no completion of program, must have an additional three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Tech

1 year Sterile Processing

Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation

Ability to operate complex machinery including washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers

Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks

Knowledge of medical terminology

Current Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD) or Valid Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgery-Certified Credential (TS-C) from CAAHEP or ABHES certification (Must be maintained by renewal before expiration date)

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)