Instrument Room Technician, Sterile Processing, Surgery, Full time, 9:30am-6:00pm

Instrument Room Technician, Sterile Processing, Surgery

Works independently, performing all tasks related to the surgical instruments which includes the maintenance, cleaning and storage of instruments and sterile supplies. This position sets up trays and accounts for new instruments that are purchased.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

Required Skills

• Clinical knowledge of surgical procedures and instruments
• Independent performer
• Assertive
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Pays attention to detail

Required Experience

Whittier:

Required:

• One (1) year of experience in acute health care
• IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management) certification preferred
• Previous experience in sterile processing preferred
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and their use
• Knowledge of supplies and equipment used during sterile processing.

Preferred:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Minimum Salary

$23.00

Maximum Salary

$35.00