Central Sterile Supply Technician

Central Sterile Supply TechnicianNaval Medical Center San Diego - San Diego, CA 92134OverviewSalary Range $36.00 - $41.09 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category Health CareDescriptionCompass Government Solutions is currently recruiting qualified Central Sterile Supply Technicians (SPD) to provide sterile processing support services at Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego, California.This is an opportunity to support surgical readiness and patient care in a military medical center environment by ensuring reusable medical equipment and surgical instrumentation are properly cleaned, sterilized, assembled, and prepared for clinical use.Work Schedule Services shall be provided Monday through Friday between the hours of 0600–0559, with coverage primarily needed during night shifts.Shifts may be scheduled as:8-hour shifts with an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break10-hour shifts for any four days between Monday and Friday with an uncompensated 60-minute lunch breakScheduling is based on departmental needs. In no instance will the Healthcare Worker (HCW) be required to provide services more than 80 hours per two-week period.Typical Shift Coverage Examples:PM Shifts: 1245–2245 (4×10), 1445–2245 (5×8)Night Shifts: 2045–0645 (4×10, Monday–Thursday)Duty Hours: NoneOn-Call Hours: NoneCall-Back Hours: NoneOverage Hours: NoneJob DutiesReceive, disassemble, and inspect reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation for damageReceive and properly dispose of regulated medical waste, general waste, and soiled linenComply with OSHA regulations regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in decontamination areasDetermine appropriate methods of decontamination, including removal of blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other contaminantsPerform decontamination procedures using wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing, ultrasonic equipment, and washer sterilization/decontamination systemsExamine instruments and equipment after decontamination to ensure contaminants have been removed and items function properlyEnsure all medical devices and surgical instrumentation are properly labeled and identifiedAssemble and prepare specialty trays and instrument setsSelect appropriate wrapping and packaging materials for medical devices and surgical instrument setsSelect and perform sterilization processes in accordance with standard Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) procedures, including:Ethylene Oxide (ETO) SterilizationSteam SterilizationMaintain sterile processing workflow standards to support safe and efficient patient care operationsQualificationsEducation Completion of a central sterile supply training course requiredCertification Must possess one of the following current certifications:International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), orNational Institute for Certification in Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution (NICHSPDP)Experience Minimum of one year of experience within the last two years as a Central Sterile Supply TechnicianRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of sterile processing procedures, decontamination standards, and infection control practices Familiarity with surgical instrumentation and reusable medical equipment Ability to follow detailed sterilization and packaging procedures accurately Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced healthcare environment Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to maintain professionalism in a military healthcare setting