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STERILE PROCESSING TECH ITri-City Healthcare District • Oceanside, CA, United States
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STERILE PROCESSING TECH I

STERILE PROCESSING TECH I

Tri-City Healthcare District • Oceanside, CA, United States
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Locations

US-CA-Oceanside

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City's Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities' pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

The Sterile Processing Department Technician are responsible for the processing and distribution of instruments and medical equipment used in-patient care areas and for the input of patient charges.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
  • Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
  • Data Collection
    • Documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process.
    • Documents and verifies washer check tests to determine the efficacy of the automated washer/disinfectors.
    • Documents and verifies ultrasonic check tests to determine the efficacy of the ultrasonic cleaner.
    • Documents the delivery of Patient Care Equipment.
  • Technical Responsibilities
    • Decontamination: Identifies and uses appropriate methods to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and equipment. Maintains safety standards.
    • Preparing Instruments: Consistently uses count sheets to correctly assemble, inspect, protect, wrap, containerize and/or peel package and label instruments.
    • Sterilization Process: Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles of sterilization.
    • High Level Disinfection: Identifies those items that require High Level Disinfection and performs and monitors per the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use.
    • Storage: Properly handles and stores sterile and or non-sterile supplies, equipment, and instruments.
    • Distribution: Accesses Doctor Preference Card. Retrieves disburses medical and surgical supplies and equipment to the customer in a quality/timely manner.
    • Equipment: Knows, uses, maintains, and operates the equipment specific to SPD, i.e. steam, gas plasma, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and heat sealers.
    • Inventory Control: Knows and uses the process involved in receiving, stocking, rotating and delivery of supplies. Communicates supplies issues in a timely manner.
    • Environmental Standards: Maintains a clean orderly work area. Completes assigned housekeeping duties.
    • Resource: Serves as a resource to customers on all SPD functions. Helps train new employees.
    • Other: Performs all other related job duties as required. Tracks his/her progress and compliance in regards to training, staff meeting and in service education and hospital mandatory training.
Qualifications:
  • Two (2) years Sterile Processing Department (SPD) or Surgical Technician experience, required.
Certifications:
  • Documentation of enrollment in a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician program or documentation of scheduled testing towards obtaining Certification required within 6 months of hire.
Education:
  • High School diploma or GED, required.


Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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