Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Reedley, Full Time, 8-Hour Day Shift

Adventist Health•Reedley, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011. We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services. Reedley is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities. Job Summary: Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment. Works under minimal supervision. Mentors and trains staff on technical skills and provides input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Two years' sterile processing experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments and recording counts.
Sterilizes instruments, trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times.
Prepares instruments for “immediate use” sterilization when necessary.
Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters, sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment.
Cleans the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis.
Assists Operating Room Housekeeping with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties, if necessary.
Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming cases.
Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors.
Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing.
Provides reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing.
Records loaner information in a log for tracking.
Maintains Biological Incubator and log; evaluates for biological test results.
Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed.
Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the perioperative services manager.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.