Sterile Processing Technician, Per Diem

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:POSITION SUMMARY: -Decontamination, setup, sterilization and storing of medical and surgical instrumentation and equipment used for patient care and sterile procedures. Maintains a current filing system for instrumentation sets, trays and equipment identification lists. - Meets and maintains safety standards and protocols, based on manufacturers recommendations for biological assessments of equipment and records them appropriately. - This position does not have any patient care responsibilities, including contract.Qualifications:MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: - - - - - - - - - - Education:High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of Surgical Technician or Central Service program preferred. Sterile Processing Technician Certification is required within one year of hire. - - - - - - - - - - Experience:Previous experience as a central processing technician or surgical technician as defined by OSHA is preferred. - - - - - - - - - - Knowledge:Knowledge of decontamination, processing and sterilization techniques for medical and surgical equipment and instrumentation is required. - Knowledge of OR supplies and equipment is required. - - - - - - - - - - Special Skills/Equipment:Excellent communication, organization, verbal and written skills are required. - Ability to use a telephone and intercom system is required. - Ensures accuracy and attention to detail and has the ability to work within established timeframes. - - - - - - - - - - Physical Requirements:This position requires manual dexterity, repetitive motion, prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching, and stooping is required. Is able to safely move and transport equipment and instruments throughout the department and to clinical areas. Ability to lift boxes, supplies, equipment, and instrument trays of up to 45 pounds. There is occasional exposure to extreme temperature and/or noise variances.Organization:Sutter Davis HospitalEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: NoPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: VariableShift Hours:8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:Monday-FridayWeekend Requirements: OtherSchedule: Per DiemHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:Per DiemApplications Accepted:All Applications AcceptedSchedule/Shift: Per Diem/ Variable

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