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Under direct/indirect supervision, follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing, prepare packs, instruments, and trays for the medical center and/or medical office building. In addition, may also process inpatient operating room instruments and does not meet the requirements of a Certified Sterile Processing Tech II. Performs other related duties as necessary.Essential Functions:
Adherence to hand washing requirements, work flow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, dress code
Validates and maintains: event related protocols, disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters and records, inventory check sheet(s), and equipment monitoring
Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high-level disinfection, biological monitoring, and employee competencies
Accurately document daily records of all QA and sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and Infection Control standards
Adheres to Organizational and Departmental policies and procedures
Participates in New Employee Orientation (NEO), department employee orientation (DEO), meetings, in-services and training, and employee evaluation and competency programs
Prepares for Sterile Processing Technician Certification
Wears personal protective equipment
Inspects, disassembles sorts, cleans, and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment. Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment
Follows manufacturer recommendations for proper use of cleaning agents
Follows device manufactures cleaning guidelines
Maintains adequate cleaning supplies as designated reprocesses endoscopes
Identifies, inspects, and assembles, all general and specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser and endoscopes instruments per specifications and manufacturer recommendations
According to manufacturer guidelines, selects and prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation
Selects appropriate method of sterilization
Maintains accurate sterilization records
Properly loads and unloads sterilization cart items
Verifies that sterilization parameters meet before distribution of load
Collect, clean, check, distributes, and track patient care equipment
As designated, order patient care equipment, inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment, rotates supplies, and stocks general and surgical carts
Report malfunctioning equipment to appropriate department
Demonstrates awareness of personal and work area safety at all times
Complies with facility safety policies and procedures, including those for blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases
Takes prompt corrective actions when hazard identified (reporting or removing, as appropriate)
Attends required safety training
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
Actively supports and contributes teamwork in the workplace
Takes responsibility and is accountable for own professional work ethics
Demonstrates responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules
Performs other duties as assigned
No supervisory responsibilities
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum six (6) months of Sterile Processing experience preferred
Completion of Sterile Processing Training course with 200 hours internship/SPD experience preferred
High School Diploma/GED
Knowledge of Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule preferred
Knowledge with all various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation preferred
Knowledge of Sterile Processing departmental equipment (i.e., washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, and chemical sterilizers) preferred
Knowledge of cleaning patient care equipment (i.e., IV. pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA, and hypo/hyperthermia units, etc.) preferred
Knowledge of sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance programs preferred
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization
Provided that no qualified candidates apply, will consider training candidates with related medical background
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment
Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement
Kaiser 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.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Sterile Processing Tech I - Grade 310LOCATION: San Jose, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 819846External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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