Title: Central Processing Technician II

Location: Fountain Valley

Department: Sterile Processing

Status: Full Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.50hr. - $31.57hr.

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Central Processing Technician II is primarily responsible for providing support to the Operating Room through knowledge of surgical supplies and materials. The Central Processing Technician is responsible for the daily case supply picking. This position is accountable for the support of the effective PAR level maintenance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

List of broad job specific functions.

1. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform assigned duties in maintaining OR supplies and picking surgical case carts.

2. Demonstrates lean principles in maintaining proper inventory management.

3. Prioritizes workload.

4. Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.

5. Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and composure under duress.

6. Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent action, and mature judgment.

7. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

8. Uses strong oral/written communication skills.

9. Ability to be at work and be on time.

10. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.

11. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

12. Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Specific job-related responsibilities and duties.

1. Meets population specific competencies.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical supplies

3. Assists with OR/ SPD Inventory management as needed.

4. Utilizes effective communication with OR staff/leadership team/material management and surgeons.

5. Assists with keeping a clean work environment in order to promote optimal functioning in the department.

6. Practices within the perioperative code of conduct.

7. Participates and supports in the perioperative lean philosophy and projects.

8. Other duties as assigned.

9. “Other duties as assigned”

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

·       Two (2) years of experience as a Central Processing Technician in Surgical Services required.

·       Knowledge of aseptic techniques and OR/SPD supplies.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

·       High School Diploma or equivalency preferred

·       CRCST or CBSPD Certification required