Sterile Processing Technician - San Bernardino, United States - Premier Outpatient Surgery Center

Description

About us
Premier Outpatient Surgery Center specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, Otolaryngology, Podiatry and Plastic/Reconstruction surgery.

Our center is one of the top multi-specialty surgery centers in the Inland Empire and is conveniently located near the 10 and 215 freeway junctions.

Premier has successfully been treating patients since 2001.

We are proud to offer not only the latest in cutting edge technology but also a talented family of physicians, clinical personnel and business office staff.

Our facility and staff are dedicated to delivering the best in quality ambulatory surgical care for our patients.

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and processing of instruments and equipment at Premier Outpatient Surgery Center.

• Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area (e.g., shelves, counters, equipment)
• Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures
• Reprocesses each item according to industry standards and manufacturer's instructions for use, including but not limited to decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
• Inspects instruments under magnification for damage and defects; lubricates items (as required)
• Determines whether each item is in good working condition
• Sorts and arranges items into proper trays according to established policy/procedure
• Wraps trays and individual items according to manufacturer's instructions for use
• Properly uses cleaning solutions per manufacturer's instructions for use
• Accurately labels each item with name and sterilization date
• Correctly operates sterilizer and other processing equipment (i.e., positions items correctly in sterilizer, selects proper cycle, seeks assistance when needed)
• Checks equipment indicators for proper functioning
• Performs required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to established policy/procedure
• Understands the appropriate response required for a failed Bowie Dick, Sterilization cycle and/or Biological, or Chemical indicator
• Ensures instruments are transported to processing room in closed containers marked as biohazardous
• Maintains inventory levels and accurate records
• Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary
• Maintains/updates the instrument tray inventory list
• Accurately documents count of instruments loaned/returned to outside sources
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Sterile processing experience (min. 2 years)
• Strong knowledge with instruments
• Proficiency in aseptic technique

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
From $22.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Operating room
• Outpatient
• Teaching hospital

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Sterile processing: 2 years (required)

Language:

• Spanish (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Sterile Processing License (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (required)

Work Location:
In person