MemorialCare Health System
Location
Long Beach, CA | United States
Job description
Description
Title: SPD Technician II
Location: Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Department: Sterile Processing
Status: Full Time
Shift: Evenings
Pay Range: $26.85/hr - $31.05/hr
Bonus: $1,500 sign-on bonus
At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary health care to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. MemorialCare stands for excellence in Health Care. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.
Position Summary: The Sterile Processing Technician II is responsible for the decontamination, proper sterilization and distribution of reusable medical equipment in the Sterile Processing department at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. He/she retrieves, inspects, sterilizes, and delivers a variety of medical equipment throughout the hospital. The Sterile Processing Technician II prepares operating room case carts and sterile trays for all areas of the hospital. He/she actively participates in departmental development and is responsible for supervisory duties for quality control purposes. Sterile Processing Tech II is also responsible for training and development of new staff.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job 1. Decontaminates surgical and procedural instruments per manufacturer's recommendations.
2. Assembles, inspects, and tests per department protocol according manufacturer's recommendations.
3. Operates all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, H2O2, instrument and cart washers.
4. Uses instrument tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.
5. Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.
6. Prepares OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures and prioritize vendor tray processing.
7. Must comply if assigned and/or required to carry and utilize Cisco phones or other communication device Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.
8. Must maintain and check Memorial Care email correspondence regularly but at least bi-weekly.
9. Precepts and assists with the orientation of new staff.
10. Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.
11. Able to work in a collaborative environment.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.
13. Be at work and be on time.
14. Follow company policies, procedures and directives
15. Interact in a positive and constructive manner
16. Prioritize, multitask, and detail oriented.
Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Qualifications/Work Experience - 2+ years of prior relevant work experience in sterile processing is required.
- 3+ years of hospital sterile processing experience is preferred.
Education/Certification/Licensure - Certification from CSPDS or IAHCSMM is required.
- Basic knowledge of aseptic and sterile processing techniques is required.
- International Association of Healthcare Central Service material Management (IAHCSMM) and/or Certified Board Sterile Processing Department (CBSPD) certification is required.
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