Sterile Processing Tech

OverviewFounded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.Sterile Processing TechCentral Sterilization UnitNorthridge Hospital Medical CenterThe Sterile Processing Tech provides using departments with routine supplies both patient and non-patient chargeable. Cleans and/or sterilizes equipment and supplies for all user departments using the current approved cleaning and sterilization techniques.Responsibilities

Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.

Inspects assembles packages and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure.

Operates cleaning and sterilization equipment in the department according to manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure

Performs biological tests and maintains recording devices on all autoclaves.

Inspects instruments to ascertain good working condition. Sends instruments out for repair or sharpening as needed.

Maintains neat orderly work areas and sterile fields when in operating rooms.

Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilization asepsis infection control and universal safety precautions.

Demonstrates organizational skills cost-consciousness and quality assurance procedures in performance of job tasks.

Effectively communicates both written and verbal with co-workers and supervisory staff as necessary to ensure effective functioning of operating room activities

Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and fills surgical case cart requisitions using hospital computer system.

Complies with established Hospital and departmental policies protocols procedures and objectives

Establishes and maintains professional cooperative interpersonal relationships with other staff members physicians patients patient family members and the public as appropriate while assuring confidentiality of all patient information.

Qualifications

Minimum one year of technical operating/instrument room experience with certification in sterile processing required.

Prior large Hospital/acute care experience preferred.

GI experience preferred.

Knowledge of specialty instruments and thorough knowledge of sterilization and disinfecting parameters (steam ETO Cidex Steris) required.

Familiarity with current Federal and state laws and regulations as related to specialty.

Current AHA BLS card.

Fire Card (within 90 days of hire) required.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.Pay Range$24.29 - $30.53 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.