Title: Sterile Processing Technician I

Location: Fountain Valley

Department: Sterile Processing

Status: Full Time

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $20.50/hr. - $28.08hr.

Bonus: $2,000 Sign On

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Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Tech I supports all areas of the Sterile Processing department and the Surgical Services unit. Specifically, this position is responsible for the coordination of cleaning activities in the unit. This position must operate in an organized manner and communicate clearly to assist in the smooth flow of sterile processing activities. The Sterile Processing Tech I is responsible for the environmental care of instruments, sterility process and the ongoing maintenance of anesthesia carts. Furthermore, this position, is accountable for the utilization and maintenance of surgical cleaning supplies and responsible for orienting new staff members.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Performs instrument room activities as requested by the care team and the Sterile Processing Management Team.

2. Performs daily cleaning and surgical assistant activities to ensure patient care is completed in a timely and efficient manner.

3. Knowledgeable of appropriate cleaning techniques and standards to remain in compliance with hospital standards.

4. Assists with the maintenance of instrument and supply sterilization and overall cleaning functions to support smooth effective patient care.

5. Supports cross training and orienting new staff members.

6. Communicates with the patient care delivery team to ensure patient care needs are met in accordance with applicable policies, regulations, and standards.

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

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

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

10. Ability to prioritize and multitask

Specific job-related responsibilities and duties.

1. Consistently applies infection control policies/procedures

2. Attends department specific education/training, in-services, staff meetings

3. Meets department sterilization requirements to help reduce surgical site infections

4. Reassembles surgical trays per pick sheets carefully and completely

5. Efficiently and completely picks surgical cases and add-ons

6. Effectively decontaminates surgical instrumentation after use

7. Collaborates positively with team to coordinate patient/procedure activities

8. Dispense DME's in a timely efficient manner

9. Assists the service with information, reports to improve operations

10. “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:

• Written and Oral communication skills

• Experience in Acute Care Hospital / Surgery Service Environment

• Knowledge of cleaning and sterilization technique preferred

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

• Specialty Certification preferred