International SOS Government Medical Services · 2 weeks ago
Sterile Processing Technician (Long Beach CA)
Long Beach, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expInternational SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management solutions. The Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for biological testing of sterilization efficacy, maintaining surgical instruments, and ensuring compliance with sterilization procedures.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Biological testing of sterilization efficacy utilizing commercially available incubated biological test vials
Chemical indicators, internal and external, used for identifying steam sterilization exposure
Use, purpose, and correct interpretation of the Bowie-Dick test
Interpretation and proper recording of results of all sterilization tests
Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for use of chemical sterilization such as Sterrad, including, but not necessarily limited to: Biological testing of sterilization efficacy utilizing commercially available incubated biological test vials
Chemical indicators, internal and external, are used for identifying sterilization exposure
Processes for routine operator maintenance, including replenishment of sterilant cartridges
Interpretation and proper recording of results of all sterilization tests
Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for use of HLD systems such as Medivator Advantage, Trophon, and manual HLD utilizing Cidex OPA
Must be aware of and capable of performing on a routine daily basis all testing and quality assurance procedures associated with the use of these devices and chemicals
Must have a good working knowledge of the availability, economics, use, operation, maintenance, assembly, and disassembly of the full range of surgical supplies, instruments, equipment, and the specific cleaning, sterilizing, and storage requirements of each
Must possess a very broad knowledge of all types of surgical and clinical instrumentation. This knowledge must include sufficient working knowledge to be able to identify damaged or broken instruments and be able to find a suitable replacement item if available
Knowledge of surgical specialty instrumentation must include a minimum of the following specialties: General; including laparoscopic instrumentation. GYN; including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic instrumentation. Orthopedics; including arthroscopic instrumentation, total joint arthroplasty, fracture fixation, and soft tissue procedures
Microscopic surgical instrument care and handling; for example, eye cataract instrumentation
Must have a thorough familiarity with surgical procedures performed in a hospital Operating Room
Must have knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology
Must have a thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques including characteristics of various types of detergents, and cleaning techniques
Must have knowledge of the proper handling, cleaning, and reprocessing for use of flexible endoscopes such as colonoscopes and gastroscopes
Must be able to follow detailed step-by-step instructions provided by the manufacturer for the handling, cleaning, and sterilization or HLD processing of a large variety of surgical and clinical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
Must be capable of performing all physical demands of the SPS department including but not limited to: Prolonged standing, frequently as much as 8 hours per duty day with normal rest and meal breaks
Frequent lifting of instrument baskets weighing up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds
Frequent pushing and pulling of carts weighing several hundred pounds
Frequent and repetitive bending to floor level
Frequent and repetitive lifting above the shoulders, with occasional lifts above the head
Must be capable of working in a loud environment with occasionally very loud noises
Must be capable of wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for 8 hours of a duty day with normal rest and meal breaks
Must be capable of working in a hot and humid environment while wearing PPE
Must be capable of performing repetitive work for long periods of time
Must be flexible and able to change tasks at a moment’s notice
Complete required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies
Qualification
Required
Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or higher by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM/HSPA) OR VA Level 2 certification with a minimum of 2 years of current work experience in the SPS environment OR Non-Certified technicians with documented and verifiable SPS hands-on work experience for a minimum of 5 years OR Possess either a HSPA Certification or a CBSPD Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from a nationally recognized CRCST training program with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work in the field OR Graduation from a nationally recognized Operating Room Technician training program with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing Service environment OR Graduation from a US military training program for Surgical Technicians with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing Service environment
Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate
US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required
Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance
Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for use of chemical sterilization such as Sterrad
Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for use of HLD systems such as Medivator Advantage, Trophon, and manual HLD utilizing Cidex OPA
Must be aware of and capable of performing on a routine daily basis all testing and quality assurance procedures associated with the use of these devices and chemicals
Must have a good working knowledge of the availability, economics, use, operation, maintenance, assembly, and disassembly of the full range of surgical supplies, instruments, equipment, and the specific cleaning, sterilizing, and storage requirements of each
Must possess a very broad knowledge of all types of surgical and clinical instrumentation
Knowledge of surgical specialty instrumentation must include a minimum of the following specialties: General; including laparoscopic instrumentation, GYN; including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic instrumentation, Orthopedics; including arthroscopic instrumentation, total joint arthroplasty, fracture fixation, and soft tissue procedures
Must have a thorough familiarity with surgical procedures performed in a hospital Operating Room
Must have knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology
Must have a thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques including characteristics of various types of detergents, and cleaning techniques
Must have knowledge of the proper handling, cleaning, and reprocessing for use of flexible endoscopes such as colonoscopes and gastroscopes
Must be capable of performing all physical demands of the SPS department including but not limited to: Prolonged standing, frequently as much as 8 hours per duty day with normal rest and meal breaks, Frequent lifting of instrument baskets weighing up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds, Frequent pushing and pulling of carts weighing several hundred pounds, Frequent and repetitive bending to floor level, Frequent and repetitive lifting above the shoulders, with occasional lifts above the head
Must be capable of working in a loud environment with occasionally very loud noises
Must be capable of wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for 8 hours of a duty day with normal rest and meal breaks
Must be capable of working in a hot and humid environment while wearing PPE
Must be capable of performing repetitive work for long periods of time
Must be flexible and able to change tasks at a moment's notice
Complete required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401k plan
Paid time off
Annual bonus
Company
International SOS Government Medical Services
The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives, protecting global workforces from health and security threats.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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