Sterile Processing Technician II

*Job Type: *Contract, Temporary *Job Schedule: *Full-time, M-F with rotating weekends *Hours: *10:00am-6:30pm and 3:00pm-11pm *Hourly Wage: *$33.00-38.00 *Description:* Decontaminates, cleans, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical / surgical, equipment and supplies in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, JC guidelines as required. *Essential Functions:* * Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments. * Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturer's recommendations and validate functionality prior to storage; validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy. * Answer phones. * Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy. * Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice. * Disassembles, cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer's recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning. * Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol according manufacturer's recommendations. * Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers. * Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records. * Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages. * Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures. * Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers. * Able to work in a collaborative environment. * Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service. *Basic Qualifications:* * Experience three (3) years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital OR as a Surgical Technician with two (2) years of recent experience working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital. * Education HS Diploma / GED Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program. *License, Certification, Registration* * Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician National Certification required. *Additional Requirements:* * Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization. * Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures; be able to articulate on soaps and detergents, methods of packaging, types of sterilization methods and parameters, infection control practices, high-level disinfection practices, and safe practices in Sterile Processing Department. * Knowledge of medical, nursing, and surgical supplies and equipment. * Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms required. * Ability to multitask and prioritize in a stressful environment. * Basic computer skills. Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour Benefits: * Paid sick time * Paid time off Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Sterile processing: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: * CRCST (Preferred) * CSPDT (Preferred) Shift availability: * Night Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: * Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Required) Work Location: In person