Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing TechnicianCentered in the heart of Montebello, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello has a 70-year history of providing quality healthcare to the community. We are comprised of a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office and surgical and laboratory services. The greater Los Angeles area is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse community.Job Summary: Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment.Job Requirements:Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: PreferredLicenses/Certifications: Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): RequiredEssential Functions:Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts.Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.Prepares instruments for ‘immediate use’ sterilization when necessary.Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment.Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis.Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors.Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing.Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing.Records loaner information in a log for tracking.Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed.Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.