Sterile Processing Tech II - FT - Nights - Sterile Processing @ MV

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE

1

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

80

Work Shift

Night: 8 hours

Job Description

Job Description

• The incumbent is under the supervision of the Manager and Shift Supervisor of the Sterile Processing Department.

• The professional responsibilities are divided into five major areas: decontamination, preparation and assembly, sterilization processing, storage and distribution. These responsibilities are successfully accomplished through the use of creative application of knowledge, skills, interpersonal and mentoring competencies, and a high level of professionalism.

• The incumbent will have proficient knowledge of RME reprocessing as required by this position.

• The incumbent will be required to develop and maintain current knowledge of SPD procedures, which document the processes, and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME appropriate to this position.

• The incumbent will be able to demonstrate knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination and their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME appropriate to this position.

• The incumbent will work as team member with other Sterile Processing Technicians of various experience to carry out the daily work utilizing Manufactures Instructions for Use (IFU) in accordance with SPD instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted/standard practices.

• The incumbent will act as a mentor to developmental level Sterile Processing Technicians and serve as a proctor for sterile processing students as instructed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum one-year experience in instrument processing in an acute care setting.

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule.

• Must be proficient in the Association of Advanced Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Standards of Practice.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Must hold and maintain current CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) certification.

Current valid Driver License.

Ages of Patients Served

This position does not require contact with patients, but may communicate with patients of all age categories.

Salary Range:

$40.42 - $51.10 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.