Sterile Processing Technician Job at Kaiser Permanente
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The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned full performance level duties to include decontamination, preparation, sterilization, maintenance and distribution of sterilized instruments and medical equipment. The position also includes management of sterile supplies, equipment knowledge, and maintenance of instrument repair process.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and equipment; assembles, wraps (as applicable) and sterilizes trays of instruments, scopes and other medical equipment.
- Monitors biological and chemical solutions to ensure consistency and quality decontamination of instruments, scopes and equipment.
- Makes instruments, scopes and equipment available to end users on schedule.
- Coordinates instrument, scope and equipment needs with the Operating Room, Clinics and other end users.
- Works in conjunction with on-site Materials Management representatives to maintain par levels, submit ordering requisitions.
- Verifies sterilization, washing and decontamination equipment is functioning properly.
- Maintains sterilization records per department protocol.
- Assists with instrument tracking of repairs and maintenance.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as instrument processing technician in an ambulatory surgery setting required.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician or Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required.
Additional Requirements:
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and sterilization methods required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
- Knowledgeable about the AAMI standards and regulations.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak and see required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hospital setting experience preferred.
- Completion of central supply technology course preferred.
PrimaryLocation : Maryland,Halethorpe,South Baltimore County Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 03:00 PM
WorkingHoursEnd : 11:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : S. Balt. county Med Center - Day Surgery-CentralSteril - 1808
Travel : No
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.
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