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Sterile Processing Tech I


Enloe Medical Center


Location

Chico, CA | United States


Job description

Pay Range: $ 19.40/hr - $ 21.93/hr - $ 24.82/hr
*Please note, the highest starting rate as a new hire is $21.93/hr, based on applicable experience.

*This position is Saturday - Tuesday nights with Wednesday-Friday off. The shift hours are 8pm to 630 am.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sterile Processing Technician I is responsible for the care and maintenance of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment by performing decontamination, packaging, sterilization, handling and storage activities. The SPD Tech is responsible for selecting appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods and maintaining accurate documentation of SPD processes. Under the supervision of the Perioperative Charge Nurse and staff nurses the Tech assigned to EOC-Same Day Surgery is responsible for cleanliness, organization and transportation of equipment and stocking and outdating of supplies, cleaning to accomplish room turnover and replenishment of stock in Sterile Processing and surgery area. The SPD Tech contributes to the goal of service excellence of the peri-operative suites by assisting in room set-ups and turnovers, stocking/inventory of assigned areas, performing routine and terminal housekeeping duties, orienting and training of new employees, assisting with patient care tasks and performing other duties as assigned.The SPD Technician assigned to EOC-Same Day Surgery also assists with ordering and stocking the anesthesia and sterile processing supplies.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Desired:
* One (1) year experience in sterile processing functions.
* Completed class in Basic Anatomy and Physiology and/or Medical Terminology.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
* Current CPR


SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Must demonstrate a sense of responsibility and be self-motivated. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public. Must show sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family. Must be able to follow standards and technical instructions and work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment. Promotes team effort by working cooperatively with others. Must be able to read and interpret hazardous chemical statements and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Must be able to assess appropriate decontamination and sterilization methods. Must be capable of using computer software programs for inventory control and educational programs. Must be able to provide thorough cleaning services for the Operating Room. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.


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