Sterile Processing Tech II

Job Summary Under indirect supervision, provides a product that has been made safe and or sterile for patient care. Decontaminates, disinfect, prepare, sterilize, store and distribute medical instruments, linen, equipment, medical supplies. Pick and assemble case carts. Disinfects, stores and distributes durable medical equipment. Maintains responsibility for assigned area. Operates washer/sterilizers, washers/decontaminators, Gas, Stasrred and Steam sterilizers. Performs Bowie Dick and biological testing and maintains accurate records. Uses SPM, Case Cart, Mainframe, MMS and other related software programs daily. Responds to telephone and computer requests per department policy. Maintaining high standards of the medical center by adhering to local, regional, Infection Control and Regulatory agencies. To coordinate with all service departments adequate supplies and equipment for day-to-day operations, while promoting safety by using good mechanics and Universal Precautions. Essential Responsibilities Picks up contaminated supplies and equipment according to aseptic standards and returns: Sterile Processing. Disassembles, and cleans or decontaminates medical instruments, supplies and equipment. Use approved disinfectants, detergents and ultrasound cleaning. Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates medical instruments, supplies and equipment. Use such guides as illustrated in manuals or lists aseptically: notifies manager of needed repairs. Properly loads and operates EtO, Steam Steris and Sterrad sterilizers. Performs biological testing and maintains accurate biological and sterilization records. Biological testing on Sterrads. Make own test ampules while observing sterile technique. Stages and provides delivery of processed items to user departments. Manages (DME) inventory tracking using SPM. Maintains inventory of items within the department using Event Related concepts. Operating Room Case Schedule, reviews, analyzes and determines preference sheets to be utilized. Promotes, ensures and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality services. Performs inter-shift report. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Reports any equipment problems to supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications N/A. Education High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Registered Central Service Technician Certificate within 3 months of hire Additional Requirements Knowledge of surgical instruments for all Surgical Services. Able to run HiVac sterilizer, ultrasound and washer sterilizer, disinfector, and gravity displacement autoclaves. Legible writing, strong verbal skills and computer skills. Preferred Qualifications N/A. Primary Location California,San Marcos,San Marcos Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Shift Evening Workdays Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start 03:00 PM Working Hours End 11:30 PM Job Schedule Full-time Job Type Standard Worker Location Onsite Employee Status Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation B09|OPEIU|Local 30 Job Level Individual Contributor Department SAN MARCOS MEDICAL CENTER - MaterialMgmt-CentralProcessing - 0801 Pay Range $31.96 - $36.02 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel No Work Setting Onsite Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr