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Sterile Processing Tech-MV

Primary Location Moreno Valley, California Worker Location Onsite Facility Moreno Valley Medical Center Job Number 1313193 Date posted 10/16/2024
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Description:
2K Sign on Bonus Eligible!


Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision - cleans, decontaminates, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical instruments, supplies in accordance with TITLE 22 requirements and The Joint Commission standards. Fills requests from user areas.



Essential Responsibilities:


  • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibility and applicable state, federal and local laws.

  • Disassembles, cleans and decontaminates medical instruments, supplies and equipment using approved disinfectants, detergent soap, ultrasonic cleaning

  • Assembles, inspects, test, wraps an dates medial instruments, supplies and equipment using such guides as illustrated manuals or lists aseptically

  • Notifies Supervisor of needed repairs

  • Use of sterilizers for all processed medical supplies and equipment

  • Issues according to priority of need; delivers equipment and supplies as needed

  • Updates equipment inventory by logging in and out equipment with current program (SPM)

  • Cleans, disinfects patient equipment as needed

  • Biological testing on Sterilizers

  • Observes sterile technique

  • Cleans and maintains GI scopes according to manufacture IFUs (instructions for use) and hospital policy

  • Reviews OR preference cards to supply instruments

  • Promotes, ensures and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service

  • Performs other duties as required

  • Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed

Pay Grade: 07


Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • N/A


Education


  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.


License, Certification, Registration


  • N/A


Additional Requirements:


  • Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, basic microbiology, basic anatomy and physiology

  • Ability to learn and apply comprehensive knowledge of surgical instruments to distinguish appropriate instruments and to distinguish sterile from non-sterile and soiled

  • Basic computer knowledge

  • Ability to lift 60 pounds and move in excess of 200 pounds

  • Ability to tolerate standing

  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a stressful environment

  • Ability to distinguish and hear audible alarms


Preferred Qualifications:


  • One (1) year recent experience as an SPD Tech or Surgical Tech

  • Certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD preferred

  • Completion of Accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Tech Program

  • Medical Terminology preferred



Notes:


• This is a temporary position for approximately three (3) months.


• Rotating Weekends.

Primary Location: California,Moreno Valley,Moreno Valley Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Night Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 11:00 PM Working Hours End: 07:30 AM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Temporary Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B18|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level: Entry Level Department: Moreno Valley Hospital - MaterialMgmt-CentralProcessing - 0801 Pay Range: $24.92 - $27.49 / hour Sign on bonus: $2000.00 The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest