Sterile Processing Technician I

Job Description

Responsible for supporting Sterile Processing operations and its services to other departments in the hospital. Uses sterile processing techniques to deliver clean/sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies to SPD customers.

Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Cleans, disinfects, processes, and sterilizes reusable instruments per policies and procedure. (55%)
• Restocks inventory and supplies. Receives and fills orders, as well as posts charges. (10%)
• Operates sterilization equipment. (10%)
• Routinely cleans department. (10%)
• Rounds facility to retrieve equipment. (5%)
• Participates in maintaining the inventory and automation components of instrument tracking. (10%)

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Preferred:

• Certification in Sterile Processing.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• Computer skills. Background knowledge with respect to the care and handling of instrumentation as well as familiarity with sterilization processes.

Preferred:

• Computer skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Must be able to follow the highest of standards dictated by the governing bodies over sterile processing and infection control.
• Must be able to work effectively in a diverse environment, able to take direction from others. Self directed, able to function independently.
• The employee communicates effectively. Able to communicate respectfully with others.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

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