Sterile Processing Technician

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Riverside
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

Description: Under immediate supervision, Decontaminates, cleans packages sterilizes, stores and distributes medical instruments, supplies in accordance with TITTLE 22 requirements and The Joint Commission standards. Fills request from user areas.Essential Responsibilities:Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.Disassembles, and cleans or decontaminates medical instruments, supplies and equipment using approved disinfectants, detergentsoap, ultrasonic cleaning.Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates medical instruments, supplies and equipment using such guides as illustrated manuals or lists aseptically; notifies Supervisor of needed repairs.Use of Steam, gas, and plasma sterilizers and reading of and transfer of Biological test Fills written, KPDS and telephone requisitions for all processed medical supplies and equipment; issues according to priority of need; delivers equipment and supplies as needed.Updates equipment inventory by logging in and out equipment.Cleans, and disinfects Biomedical and floor equipment Obtains required patient information when issuing equipment.Exchanges, builds, assembles Crash Carts for Hospital Units and Medical Group Clinics.Biological testing on Sterrads; make own test ampules; observe sterile technique; maintain sterile field.Picks up contaminated supplies and equipment; according to aseptic standards and returns to Sterile Processing.Establishes and maintains courteous cooperative relations with public, patients, and other personal.Examines sterilization date on medical instruments, supplies and equipment and replaces items no longer sterile.Pulls OR Schedules, reviews, analyzes and determines preference sheets to be utilized for cases.Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organization's philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.Performs other duties as required.Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.Basic Qualifications:ExperienceN/AEducationN/ALicense, Certification, RegistrationN/AAdditional Requirements:Knowledge of Surgical instrumentation, Basic Microbiology, Basic Anatomy and Physiology.Basic computer knowledge.Ability to lift 60 pounds and move in excess of 200 pounds.Ability to tolerate prolonged standing.Preferred Qualifications:Central Service Certification & Medical Terminology preferred.Notes:Schedule to include rotating weekends, holidays and floating within the established seniority section.This is a temporary position for approximately three (3) months.Primary Location: California,Riverside,Riverside Medical Center/Medical Offices 1Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20Shift: VariableWorkdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun *Rotating weekendsWorking Hours Start: 07:00 AMWorking Hours End: 06:59 AMJob Schedule: Call-in/On-CallJob Type: StandardEmployee Status: TemporaryEmployee Group/Union Affiliation: B05-USW-Local 7600Job Level: Individual ContributorDepartment: Riverside Med Center - MaterialMgmt-CentralProcessing - 0801Travel: NoKaiser 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.

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