Sterile Processing Tech II

Sterile Processing Tech II

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety! As a Sterile Processing Tech II, you'll be responsible for the meticulous cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment used throughout our facility. You'll be a key contributor to a safe and efficient operating room environment.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

• Instrument Expert: Thoroughly clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize medical devices according to established procedures and manufacturer's instructions.
• Equipment Guardian: Operate and maintain cleaning and sterilization equipment, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Quality Assurance Champion: Perform biological testing, monitor autoclave performance, and identify instruments needing repair or sharpening.
• Inventory Manager: Maintain supply levels, fill surgical case cart requisitions using our hospital computer system, and report any equipment malfunctions.
• Team Player & Mentor: Collaborate effectively with colleagues, physicians, and supervisory staff. Act as a preceptor and mentor to new team members, sharing your expertise and contributing to their development.
• Safety Advocate: Demonstrate a strong understanding of sterilization principles, infection control practices, and universal safety precautions.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of two years experience with surgical instrumentation required.
• Minimum two years prior sterile processing or surgical tech experience required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program required.
• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Surgical Technologist Certification (CST), thru HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is required.
• Current AHA BLS card required
• Fire Card (within 90 days of hire) required.
• Knowledge of specialty instruments and thorough knowledge of disinfecting and sterilization procedures required.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Where You'll Work:

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here (opens in new window) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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Total Rewards:

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.