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process technician Irvine, CA

Kaiser Permanente

Full Time Irvine, CA 27.45 - 24.77019230769231 USD HOURLY Today

Job 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

Two (2) 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A.

Notes:

Position will be shared with the Sand Canyon Surgery Center Sterile Processing Department

PrimaryLocation : California,Irvine,Orange Co Irvine Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Evening
Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 03:00 PM
WorkingHoursEnd : 11:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support,Surgical Technician
Department : OC Irvine Medical Center - MaterialMgmt-CentralProcessing - 0801
Travel : No
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.

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About Kaiser Permanente

CEO: Gregory Adams
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: http://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org
Year Founded: 1945

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