Sterile Processing Technician I Job at Kaiser Permanente, Antioch, CA

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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Antioch, CA

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under direct/indirect supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for inpatient Nursing and Medical Office departments. Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments, reusable medical equipment and medical supplies to Medical Center. Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing, prepare packs, instruments, and trays for the medical center and/or medical office building. May also process inpatient operating room instruments. Does not meet the requirements of a Certified Sterile Processing Tech II. Performs other related duties as necessary.


Essential Responsibilities:


  • Infection Control - Standard Precautions: Adherence to hand washing requirements, work flow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, dress code   Quality Assurance Monitoring:  Validates and maintains: event related protocols, disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters and records, inventory check sheet(s), and equipment monitoring.   Documentation: Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high level disinfection, biological monitoring, and employee competencies. Accurately document daily records of all QA and sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and Infection Control standards.   Policies and Procedures: Adheres to Organizational and Departmental policies and procedures. Staff Development: Participates in New Employee Orientation (NEO), department employee orientation (DEO), meetings, inservices and training, and employee evaluation and competency programs.  Prepares for Sterile Processing Technician Certification. Decontamination Skills:  Wears personal protective equipment.  Inspects, disassembles, sorts, cleans, and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment.  Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment.  Follows manufacturer recommendations for proper use of cleaning agents.  Follows device manufactures cleaning guidelines. Maintains adequate cleaning supplies. As designated reprocesses endoscopes. Instrumentation Assembly: Identifies, inspects, assembles, all general and specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser and endoscopic instruments per specifications and manufacturer recommendations.   Preparation and Packaging: According to manufacturer guidelines, selects and prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.   Principles of Sterilization Selects appropriate method of sterilization.  Maintains accurate sterilization records. Properly loads and unloads sterilization cart items.  Verifies that sterilization parameters have been met before distribution of load. Equipment and Supply Management Collect, clean, check, distribute, and track patient care equipment.  As designated, order patient care equipment, inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment, rotates supplies, and stocks general and surgical carts.  Report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate department.   Workplace Safety Demonstrates awareness of personal and work area safety at all times.  Complies with facility safety policies and procedures, including those for bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.  Takes prompt corrective actions when hazard identified (reporting or removing, as appropriate).  Attends required safety training. Professionalism Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.  Actively supports and contributes teamwork in the workplace.  Takes responsibility and is accountable for own professional work ethics. Demonstrate responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 310

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization. Provided that no qualified candidates apply, will consider training candidates with related medical background. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Education

  • High School Diploma/GED

License, Certification, Registration

  • N/A

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 6 months experience preferred Preferred to have minimum 6 months Sterile Processing experience. Preferred to have completed Sterile Processing Training course with 200 hours internship/SPD experience. Preferred knowledge of Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule. Preferred knowledge with all various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation. Preferred knowledge of Sterile Processing departmental equipment (i.e. washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, and chemical sterilizers). Preferred knowledge of cleaning patient care equipment (i.e. I.V. pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA, and hypo/hyperthermia units, etc.) Preferred knowledge of sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance programs.
Primary Location: California,Antioch,Antioch Deer Valley Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri variable Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthworkers Job Level: Entry Level Department: Antioch Hospital - Gastroenterology-Endoscopy - 0206 Pay Range: $35.31 - $37.15 / hour 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 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

Job Tags

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